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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.27, 805.96 and 229.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.27, 805.96 and 229.15 is: 343.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.27 : 805.96 = 229.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.27/805.96 = 229.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.27x = 805.96 × 229.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.27x = 184,686.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,686.17/537.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.75

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