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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.28, 545.62 and 227.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.28, 545.62 and 227.03 is: 340.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.28 : 545.62 = 227.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.28/545.62 = 227.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.28x = 545.62 × 227.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.28x = 123,870.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,870.97/364.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.05

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