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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.17, 545.64 and 226.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.17, 545.64 and 226.87 is: 339.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.17 : 545.64 = 226.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.17/545.64 = 226.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.17x = 545.64 × 226.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.17x = 123,789.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,789.35/364.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.92

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