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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.43, 545.97 and 227.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.43, 545.97 and 227.54 is: 340.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.43 : 545.97 = 227.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.43/545.97 = 227.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.43x = 545.97 × 227.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.43x = 124,232.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,232.23/364.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.89

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