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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.11, 804.31 and 151.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.11, 804.31 and 151.36 is: 227.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.11 : 804.31 = 151.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.11/804.31 = 151.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.11x = 804.31 × 151.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.11x = 121,737.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,737.97/536.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.08

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