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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.56, 546.96 and 227.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.56, 546.96 and 227.70 is: 341.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.56 : 546.96 = 227.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.56/546.96 = 227.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.56x = 546.96 × 227.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.56x = 124,542.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,542.79/364.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.62

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