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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.79, 804.85 and 228.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.79, 804.85 and 228.45 is: 342.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.79 : 804.85 = 228.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.79/804.85 = 228.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.79x = 804.85 × 228.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.79x = 183,867.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,867.41/536.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.53

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