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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.96, 801.84 and 227.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.96, 801.84 and 227.07 is: 340.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.96 : 801.84 = 227.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.96/801.84 = 227.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.96x = 801.84 × 227.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.96x = 182,076.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,076.19/534.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.35

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