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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.17, 805.54 and 229.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.17, 805.54 and 229.16 is: 343.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.17 : 805.54 = 229.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.17/805.54 = 229.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.17x = 805.54 × 229.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.17x = 184,597.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,597.55/537.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.65

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