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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.64, 546.68 and 227.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.64, 546.68 and 227.75 is: 341.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.64 : 546.68 = 227.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.64/546.68 = 227.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.64x = 546.68 × 227.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.64x = 124,505.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,505.23/364.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.45

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