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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.22, 546.24 and 227.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.22, 546.24 and 227.20 is: 340.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.22 : 546.24 = 227.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.22/546.24 = 227.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.22x = 546.24 × 227.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.22x = 124,103.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,103.00/364.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.74

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