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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.23, 802.22 and 246.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.23, 802.22 and 246.33 is: 369.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.23 : 802.22 = 246.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.23/802.22 = 246.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.23x = 802.22 × 246.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.23x = 197,609.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,609.62/535.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.21

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