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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.16, 805.56 and 229

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.16, 805.56 and 229 is: 343.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.16 : 805.56 = 229 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.16/805.56 = 229/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.16x = 805.56 × 229
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.16x = 184,473.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,473.24/537.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.42

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