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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.47, 545.49 and 227.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.47, 545.49 and 227.22 is: 340.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.47 : 545.49 = 227.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.47/545.49 = 227.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.47x = 545.49 × 227.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.47x = 123,946.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,946.24/364.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.07

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