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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.86, 547.95 and 228.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.86, 547.95 and 228.18 is: 342.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.86 : 547.95 = 228.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.86/547.95 = 228.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.86x = 547.95 × 228.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.86x = 125,028.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,028.49/364.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.68

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