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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.55, 806.42 and 229.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.55, 806.42 and 229.39 is: 344.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.55 : 806.42 = 229.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.55/806.42 = 229.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.55x = 806.42 × 229.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.55x = 184,983.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,983.24/537.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.12

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