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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.04, 803.85 and 228.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.04, 803.85 and 228.04 is: 341.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.04 : 803.85 = 228.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.04/803.85 = 228.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.04x = 803.85 × 228.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.04x = 183,308.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,308.80/536.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.97

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