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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.99, 804.74 and 228.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.99, 804.74 and 228.74 is: 342.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.99 : 804.74 = 228.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.99/804.74 = 228.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.99x = 804.74 × 228.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.99x = 184,076.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,076.23/536.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.79

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