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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.09, 803.82 and 223.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.09, 803.82 and 223.37 is: 334.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.09 : 803.82 = 223.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.09/803.82 = 223.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.09x = 803.82 × 223.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.09x = 179,544.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,544.14/536.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.91

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