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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.20, 804.96 and 228.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.20, 804.96 and 228.98 is: 343.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.20 : 804.96 = 228.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.20/804.96 = 228.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.20x = 804.96 × 228.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.20x = 184,319.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,319.74/537.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.11

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