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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.70, 546.35 and 228.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.70, 546.35 and 228.02 is: 341.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.70 : 546.35 = 228.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.70/546.35 = 228.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.70x = 546.35 × 228.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.70x = 124,574.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,574.86/364.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.58

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