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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.50, 802.62 and 227.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.50, 802.62 and 227.25 is: 340.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.50 : 802.62 = 227.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.50/802.62 = 227.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.50x = 802.62 × 227.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.50x = 182,395.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,395.40/535.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.61

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