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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.55, 547.49 and 227.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.55, 547.49 and 227.87 is: 342.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.55 : 547.49 = 227.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.55/547.49 = 227.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.55x = 547.49 × 227.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.55x = 124,752.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,752.67/364.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.21

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