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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.33, 806 and 229.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.33, 806 and 229.11 is: 343.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.33 : 806 = 229.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.33/806 = 229.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.33x = 806 × 229.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.33x = 184,662.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,662.66/537.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.67

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