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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.91, 804.78 and 228.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.91, 804.78 and 228.57 is: 342.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.91 : 804.78 = 228.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.91/804.78 = 228.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.91x = 804.78 × 228.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.91x = 183,948.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,948.56/536.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.61

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