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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.10, 804.26 and 227.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.10, 804.26 and 227.87 is: 341.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.10 : 804.26 = 227.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.10/804.26 = 227.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.10x = 804.26 × 227.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.10x = 183,261.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,261.57/536.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.84

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