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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.09, 804.27 and 227.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.09, 804.27 and 227.95 is: 341.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.09 : 804.27 = 227.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.09/804.27 = 227.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.09x = 804.27 × 227.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.09x = 183,333.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,333.35/536.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.98

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