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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.51, 803.27 and 227.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.51, 803.27 and 227.51 is: 341.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.51 : 803.27 = 227.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.51/803.27 = 227.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.51x = 803.27 × 227.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.51x = 182,748.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,748.51/535.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.26

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