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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.67, 804.79 and 228.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.67, 804.79 and 228.66 is: 342.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.67 : 804.79 = 228.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.67/804.79 = 228.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.67x = 804.79 × 228.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.67x = 184,023.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,023.28/536.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.90

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