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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.27, 804.42 and 227.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.27, 804.42 and 227.69 is: 341.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.27 : 804.42 = 227.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.27/804.42 = 227.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.27x = 804.42 × 227.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.27x = 183,160.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,160.40/536.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.55

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