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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.72, 805.12 and 228.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.72, 805.12 and 228.56 is: 342.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.72 : 805.12 = 228.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.72/805.12 = 228.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.72x = 805.12 × 228.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.72x = 184,018.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,018.23/536.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.86

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