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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.03, 804.44 and 227.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.03, 804.44 and 227.97 is: 342.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.03 : 804.44 = 227.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.03/804.44 = 227.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.03x = 804.44 × 227.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.03x = 183,387.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,387.05/536.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.12

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