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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.76, 803.86 and 227.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.76, 803.86 and 227.83 is: 341.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.76 : 803.86 = 227.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.76/803.86 = 227.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.76x = 803.86 × 227.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.76x = 183,140.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,140.84/535.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.84

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