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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.64, 805.02 and 228.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.64, 805.02 and 228.32 is: 342.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.64 : 805.02 = 228.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.64/805.02 = 228.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.64x = 805.02 × 228.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.64x = 183,802.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,802.17/536.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.51

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