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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.33, 806.13 and 229.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.33, 806.13 and 229.32 is: 344.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.33 : 806.13 = 229.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.33/806.13 = 229.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.33x = 806.13 × 229.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.33x = 184,861.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,861.73/537.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.04

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