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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.25, 545.08 and 227.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.25, 545.08 and 227.36 is: 340.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.25 : 545.08 = 227.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.25/545.08 = 227.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.25x = 545.08 × 227.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.25x = 123,927.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,927.23/364.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.23

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