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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.80, 804.85 and 228.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.80, 804.85 and 228.56 is: 342.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.80 : 804.85 = 228.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.80/804.85 = 228.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.80x = 804.85 × 228.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.80x = 183,957.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,957.96/536.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.70

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