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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.53, 805.10 and 228.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.53, 805.10 and 228.34 is: 342.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.53 : 805.10 = 228.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.53/805.10 = 228.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.53x = 805.10 × 228.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.53x = 183,835.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,835.39/536.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.64

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