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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.45, 806.34 and 229.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.45, 806.34 and 229.14 is: 343.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.45 : 806.34 = 229.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.45/806.34 = 229.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.45x = 806.34 × 229.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.45x = 184,765.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,765.61/537.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.78

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