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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.15, 545.82 and 227.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.15, 545.82 and 227.26 is: 340.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.15 : 545.82 = 227.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.15/545.82 = 227.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.15x = 545.82 × 227.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.15x = 124,043.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,043.05/364.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.64

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