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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.20, 805.14 and 228.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.20, 805.14 and 228.80 is: 342.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.20 : 805.14 = 228.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.20/805.14 = 228.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.20x = 805.14 × 228.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.20x = 184,216.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,216.03/537.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.92

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