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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.32, 802.98 and 227.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.32, 802.98 and 227.10 is: 340.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.32 : 802.98 = 227.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.32/802.98 = 227.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.32x = 802.98 × 227.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.32x = 182,356.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,356.76/535.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.65

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