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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.71, 805.21 and 228.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.71, 805.21 and 228.58 is: 342.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.71 : 805.21 = 228.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.71/805.21 = 228.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.71x = 805.21 × 228.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.71x = 184,054.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,054.90/536.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.93

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