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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.08, 805.26 and 228.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.08, 805.26 and 228.72 is: 342.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.08 : 805.26 = 228.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.08/805.26 = 228.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.08x = 805.26 × 228.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.08x = 184,182.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,182.94/537.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.94

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