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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.55, 546.77 and 227.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.55, 546.77 and 227.58 is: 341.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.55 : 546.77 = 227.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.55/546.77 = 227.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.55x = 546.77 × 227.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.55x = 124,432.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,432.78/364.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.34

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