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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.24, 802.97 and 227.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.24, 802.97 and 227.09 is: 340.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.24 : 802.97 = 227.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.24/802.97 = 227.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.24x = 802.97 × 227.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.24x = 182,345.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,345.32/535.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.68

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