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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.25, 806.01 and 228.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.25, 806.01 and 228.95 is: 343.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.25 : 806.01 = 228.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.25/806.01 = 228.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.25x = 806.01 × 228.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.25x = 184,531.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,531.96/537.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.48

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