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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.07, 804.23 and 228.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.07, 804.23 and 228.19 is: 342.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.07 : 804.23 = 228.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.07/804.23 = 228.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.07x = 804.23 × 228.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.07x = 183,512.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,512.08/536.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.33

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