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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.52, 804.62 and 151.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.52, 804.62 and 151.68 is: 227.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.52 : 804.62 = 151.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.52/804.62 = 151.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.52x = 804.62 × 151.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.52x = 122,044.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,044.76/536.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.47

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