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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.98, 804 and 227.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.98, 804 and 227.64 is: 341.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.98 : 804 = 227.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.98/804 = 227.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.98x = 804 × 227.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.98x = 183,022.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,022.56/535.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.47

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