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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.09, 804.15 and 227.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.09, 804.15 and 227.88 is: 341.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.09 : 804.15 = 227.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.09/804.15 = 227.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.09x = 804.15 × 227.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.09x = 183,249.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,249.70/536.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.83

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