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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.54, 803.55 and 227.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.54, 803.55 and 227.35 is: 341.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.54 : 803.55 = 227.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.54/803.55 = 227.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.54x = 803.55 × 227.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.54x = 182,687.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,687.09/535.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.13

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