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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.15, 546.81 and 228.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.15, 546.81 and 228.07 is: 342.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.15 : 546.81 = 228.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.15/546.81 = 228.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.15x = 546.81 × 228.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.15x = 124,710.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,710.96/364.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.47

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