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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.22, 802.14 and 227

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.22, 802.14 and 227 is: 340.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.22 : 802.14 = 227 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.22/802.14 = 227/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.22x = 802.14 × 227
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.22x = 182,085.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,085.78/535.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.21

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