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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.48, 803.25 and 227.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.48, 803.25 and 227.14 is: 340.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.48 : 803.25 = 227.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.48/803.25 = 227.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.48x = 803.25 × 227.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.48x = 182,450.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,450.21/535.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.72

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