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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.88, 803.84 and 151.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.88, 803.84 and 151.13 is: 226.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.88 : 803.84 = 151.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.88/803.84 = 151.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.88x = 803.84 × 151.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.88x = 121,479.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,479.56/535.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.69

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