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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.93, 805.26 and 228.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.93, 805.26 and 228.63 is: 342.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.93 : 805.26 = 228.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.93/805.26 = 228.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.93x = 805.26 × 228.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.93x = 184,106.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,106.59/536.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.89

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