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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.37, 803.16 and 227.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.37, 803.16 and 227.22 is: 340.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.37 : 803.16 = 227.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.37/803.16 = 227.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.37x = 803.16 × 227.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.37x = 182,488.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,488.86/535.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.87

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