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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.34, 802.73 and 227.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.34, 802.73 and 227.09 is: 340.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.34 : 802.73 = 227.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.34/802.73 = 227.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.34x = 802.73 × 227.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.34x = 182,294.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,294.53/535.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.52

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