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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.82, 803.32 and 227.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.82, 803.32 and 227.41 is: 340.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.82 : 803.32 = 227.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.82/803.32 = 227.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.82x = 803.32 × 227.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.82x = 182,680.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,680.42/535.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.94

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