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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.40, 804.76 and 223.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.40, 804.76 and 223.99 is: 336.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.40 : 804.76 = 223.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.40/804.76 = 223.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.40x = 804.76 × 223.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.40x = 180,255.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,255.62/536.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.05

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