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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.44, 546.02 and 227.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.44, 546.02 and 227.56 is: 340.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.44 : 546.02 = 227.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.44/546.02 = 227.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.44x = 546.02 × 227.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.44x = 124,252.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,252.31/364.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.94

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