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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.99, 804.09 and 227.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.99, 804.09 and 227.84 is: 341.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.99 : 804.09 = 227.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.99/804.09 = 227.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.99x = 804.09 × 227.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.99x = 183,205.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,205.22/535.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.81

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