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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.12, 804.30 and 227.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.12, 804.30 and 227.99 is: 342.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.12 : 804.30 = 227.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.12/804.30 = 227.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.12x = 804.30 × 227.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.12x = 183,373.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,373.17/536.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.04

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