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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.28, 804.36 and 151.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.28, 804.36 and 151.50 is: 227.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.28 : 804.36 = 151.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.28/804.36 = 151.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.28x = 804.36 × 151.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.28x = 121,860.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,860.54/536.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.23

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