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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.72, 547.41 and 228.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.72, 547.41 and 228.04 is: 342.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.72 : 547.41 = 228.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.72/547.41 = 228.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.72x = 547.41 × 228.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.72x = 124,831.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,831.38/364.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.27

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