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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.97, 546.87 and 227.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.97, 546.87 and 227.99 is: 341.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.97 : 546.87 = 227.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.97/546.87 = 227.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.97x = 546.87 × 227.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.97x = 124,680.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,680.89/364.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.62

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