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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.32, 546.84 and 227.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.32, 546.84 and 227.52 is: 341.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.32 : 546.84 = 227.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.32/546.84 = 227.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.32x = 546.84 × 227.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.32x = 124,417.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,417.04/364.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.50

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