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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.52, 546.42 and 227.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.52, 546.42 and 227.27 is: 340.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.52 : 546.42 = 227.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.52/546.42 = 227.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.52x = 546.42 × 227.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.52x = 124,182.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,182.14/364.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.68

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