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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.65, 803.33 and 227.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.65, 803.33 and 227.35 is: 340.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.65 : 803.33 = 227.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.65/803.33 = 227.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.65x = 803.33 × 227.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.65x = 182,634.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,634.56/535.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.96

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