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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.23, 803.05 and 227.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.23, 803.05 and 227.03 is: 340.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.23 : 803.05 = 227.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.23/803.05 = 227.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.23x = 803.05 × 227.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.23x = 182,311.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,311.86/535.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.62

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