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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.95, 804.06 and 227.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.95, 804.06 and 227.64 is: 341.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.95 : 804.06 = 227.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.95/804.06 = 227.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.95x = 804.06 × 227.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.95x = 183,036.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,036.22/535.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.52

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