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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.40, 803.24 and 227.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.40, 803.24 and 227.32 is: 341.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.40 : 803.24 = 227.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.40/803.24 = 227.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.40x = 803.24 × 227.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.40x = 182,592.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,592.52/535.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.04

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