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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.55, 804.14 and 228.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.55, 804.14 and 228.32 is: 342.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.55 : 804.14 = 228.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.55/804.14 = 228.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.55x = 804.14 × 228.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.55x = 183,603.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,603.50/536.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.19

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