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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.84, 803.13 and 227.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.84, 803.13 and 227.50 is: 340.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.84 : 803.13 = 227.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.84/803.13 = 227.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.84x = 803.13 × 227.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.84x = 182,712.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,712.08/535.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.98

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