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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.64, 803.71 and 227.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.64, 803.71 and 227.57 is: 341.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.64 : 803.71 = 227.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.64/803.71 = 227.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.64x = 803.71 × 227.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.64x = 182,896.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,896.27/535.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.45

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