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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.43, 803.01 and 227.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.43, 803.01 and 227.19 is: 340.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.43 : 803.01 = 227.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.43/803.01 = 227.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.43x = 803.01 × 227.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.43x = 182,435.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,435.84/535.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.73

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