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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.33, 802.41 and 227.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.33, 802.41 and 227.26 is: 340.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.33 : 802.41 = 227.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.33/802.41 = 227.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.33x = 802.41 × 227.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.33x = 182,355.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,355.70/535.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.64

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