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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.34, 802.92 and 227.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.34, 802.92 and 227.18 is: 340.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.34 : 802.92 = 227.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.34/802.92 = 227.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.34x = 802.92 × 227.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.34x = 182,407.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,407.37/535.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.73

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