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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.06, 804.17 and 151.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.06, 804.17 and 151.31 is: 226.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.06 : 804.17 = 151.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.06/804.17 = 151.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.06x = 804.17 × 151.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.06x = 121,681.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,681.35/536.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.99

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