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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.18, 804.08 and 228.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.18, 804.08 and 228.02 is: 341.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.18 : 804.08 = 228.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.18/804.08 = 228.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.18x = 804.08 × 228.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.18x = 183,346.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,346.32/536.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.95

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