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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.63, 806.51 and 229.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.63, 806.51 and 229.42 is: 344.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.63 : 806.51 = 229.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.63/806.51 = 229.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.63x = 806.51 × 229.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.63x = 185,029.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,029.52/537.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.16

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