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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.63, 803.23 and 227.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.63, 803.23 and 227.49 is: 341.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.63 : 803.23 = 227.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.63/803.23 = 227.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.63x = 803.23 × 227.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.63x = 182,726.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,726.36/535.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.15

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