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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.88, 803.40 and 227.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.88, 803.40 and 227.48 is: 341.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.88 : 803.40 = 227.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.88/803.40 = 227.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.88x = 803.40 × 227.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.88x = 182,757.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,757.43/535.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.04

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