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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.98, 803.97 and 151.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.98, 803.97 and 151.23 is: 226.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.98 : 803.97 = 151.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.98/803.97 = 151.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.98x = 803.97 × 151.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.98x = 121,584.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,584.38/535.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.85

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