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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.42, 806.31 and 229.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.42, 806.31 and 229.11 is: 343.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.42 : 806.31 = 229.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.42/806.31 = 229.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.42x = 806.31 × 229.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.42x = 184,733.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,733.68/537.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.74

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