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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.44, 804.50 and 151.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.44, 804.50 and 151.64 is: 227.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.44 : 804.50 = 151.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.44/804.50 = 151.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.44x = 804.50 × 151.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.44x = 121,994.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,994.38/536.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.41

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