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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.25, 804.39 and 151.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.25, 804.39 and 151.50 is: 227.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.25 : 804.39 = 151.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.25/804.39 = 151.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.25x = 804.39 × 151.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.25x = 121,865.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,865.09/536.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.25

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