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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.58, 803.37 and 227.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.58, 803.37 and 227.35 is: 341.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.58 : 803.37 = 227.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.58/803.37 = 227.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.58x = 803.37 × 227.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.58x = 182,646.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,646.17/535.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.03

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