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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.47, 804.86 and 224.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.47, 804.86 and 224.27 is: 336.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.47 : 804.86 = 224.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.47/804.86 = 224.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.47x = 804.86 × 224.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.47x = 180,502.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,502.49/536.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.46

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