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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.34, 802.74 and 227.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.34, 802.74 and 227.12 is: 340.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.34 : 802.74 = 227.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.34/802.74 = 227.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.34x = 802.74 × 227.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.34x = 182,314.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,314.30/535.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.56

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