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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.80, 546.64 and 227.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.80, 546.64 and 227.64 is: 341.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.80 : 546.64 = 227.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.80/546.64 = 227.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.80x = 546.64 × 227.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.80x = 124,437.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,437.13/364.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.11

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