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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.20, 546.82 and 227.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.20, 546.82 and 227.82 is: 342.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.20 : 546.82 = 227.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.20/546.82 = 227.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.20x = 546.82 × 227.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.20x = 124,576.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,576.53/364.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.06

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