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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.17, 805.68 and 228.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.17, 805.68 and 228.87 is: 343.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.17 : 805.68 = 228.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.17/805.68 = 228.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.17x = 805.68 × 228.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.17x = 184,391.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,391.95/537.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.27

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