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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.39, 546.28 and 227.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.39, 546.28 and 227.09 is: 340.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.39 : 546.28 = 227.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.39/546.28 = 227.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.39x = 546.28 × 227.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.39x = 124,055.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,055.52/364.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.45

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