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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.48, 546.06 and 227.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.48, 546.06 and 227.46 is: 340.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.48 : 546.06 = 227.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.48/546.06 = 227.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.48x = 546.06 × 227.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.48x = 124,206.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,206.81/364.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.78

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