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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.16, 545.84 and 227.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.16, 545.84 and 227.02 is: 340.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.16 : 545.84 = 227.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.16/545.84 = 227.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.16x = 545.84 × 227.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.16x = 123,913.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,913.67/364.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.27

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