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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.16, 804.21 and 151.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.16, 804.21 and 151.41 is: 227.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.16 : 804.21 = 151.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.16/804.21 = 151.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.16x = 804.21 × 151.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.16x = 121,765.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,765.44/536.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.11

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