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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.97, 805.59 and 152.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.97, 805.59 and 152.22 is: 228.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.97 : 805.59 = 152.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.97/805.59 = 152.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.97x = 805.59 × 152.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.97x = 122,626.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,626.91/536.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.37

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