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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.60, 803.48 and 227.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.60, 803.48 and 227.46 is: 341.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.60 : 803.48 = 227.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.60/803.48 = 227.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.60x = 803.48 × 227.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.60x = 182,756.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,756.11/535.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.22

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