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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.61, 803.73 and 227.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.61, 803.73 and 227.44 is: 341.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.61 : 803.73 = 227.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.61/803.73 = 227.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.61x = 803.73 × 227.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.61x = 182,796.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,796.33/535.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.29

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