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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.21, 802.29 and 227.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.21, 802.29 and 227.14 is: 340.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.21 : 802.29 = 227.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.21/802.29 = 227.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.21x = 802.29 × 227.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.21x = 182,232.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,232.15/535.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.49

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