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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.04, 803.58 and 227.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.04, 803.58 and 227.52 is: 341.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.04 : 803.58 = 227.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.04/803.58 = 227.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.04x = 803.58 × 227.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.04x = 182,830.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,830.52/536.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.08

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