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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.46, 806.28 and 229.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.46, 806.28 and 229.30 is: 343.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.46 : 806.28 = 229.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.46/806.28 = 229.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.46x = 806.28 × 229.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.46x = 184,880.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,880.00/537.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.99

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