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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.88, 805.89 and 228.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.88, 805.89 and 228.87 is: 343.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.88 : 805.89 = 228.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.88/805.89 = 228.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.88x = 805.89 × 228.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.88x = 184,445.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,445.49/536.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.55

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