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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.89, 547.46 and 227.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.89, 547.46 and 227.77 is: 341.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.89 : 547.46 = 227.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.89/547.46 = 227.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.89x = 547.46 × 227.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.89x = 124,696.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,696.39/364.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.74

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