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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.91, 547.87 and 227.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.91, 547.87 and 227.55 is: 341.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.91 : 547.87 = 227.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.91/547.87 = 227.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.91x = 547.87 × 227.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.91x = 124,667.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,667.82/364.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.64

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