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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.38, 806.64 and 229.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.38, 806.64 and 229.38 is: 344.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.38 : 806.64 = 229.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.38/806.64 = 229.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.38x = 806.64 × 229.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.38x = 185,023.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,023.05/537.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.31

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