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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.50, 546.75 and 227.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.50, 546.75 and 227.36 is: 341.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.50 : 546.75 = 227.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.50/546.75 = 227.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.50x = 546.75 × 227.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.50x = 124,307.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,307.37/364.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.04

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