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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.84, 547.76 and 228.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.84, 547.76 and 228.42 is: 342.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.84 : 547.76 = 228.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.84/547.76 = 228.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.84x = 547.76 × 228.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.84x = 125,119.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,119.91/364.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.95

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