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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.66, 803.72 and 227.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.66, 803.72 and 227.58 is: 341.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.66 : 803.72 = 227.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.66/803.72 = 227.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.66x = 803.72 × 227.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.66x = 182,905.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,905.44/535.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.46

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