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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.14, 802.89 and 227.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.14, 802.89 and 227.16 is: 340.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.14 : 802.89 = 227.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.14/802.89 = 227.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.14x = 802.89 × 227.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.14x = 182,384.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,384.49/535.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.82

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