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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.92, 805.42 and 224.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.92, 805.42 and 224.50 is: 336.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.92 : 805.42 = 224.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.92/805.42 = 224.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.92x = 805.42 × 224.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.92x = 180,816.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,816.79/536.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.77

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