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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.12, 804.20 and 227.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.12, 804.20 and 227.66 is: 341.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.12 : 804.20 = 227.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.12/804.20 = 227.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.12x = 804.20 × 227.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.12x = 183,084.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,084.17/536.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.50

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