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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.78, 805.17 and 228.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.78, 805.17 and 228.78 is: 343.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.78 : 805.17 = 228.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.78/805.17 = 228.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.78x = 805.17 × 228.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.78x = 184,206.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,206.79/536.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.17

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