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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.08, 803.98 and 227.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.08, 803.98 and 227.92 is: 341.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.08 : 803.98 = 227.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.08/803.98 = 227.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.08x = 803.98 × 227.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.08x = 183,243.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,243.12/536.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.82

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