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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.33, 803.11 and 227.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.33, 803.11 and 227.45 is: 341.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.33 : 803.11 = 227.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.33/803.11 = 227.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.33x = 803.11 × 227.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.33x = 182,663.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,663.35/535.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.22

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