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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.68, 806.72 and 229.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.68, 806.72 and 229.68 is: 344.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.68 : 806.72 = 229.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.68/806.72 = 229.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.68x = 806.72 × 229.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.68x = 185,287.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,287.45/537.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.61

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