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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.76, 806.86 and 229.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.76, 806.86 and 229.61 is: 344.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.76 : 806.86 = 229.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.76/806.86 = 229.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.76x = 806.86 × 229.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.76x = 185,263.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,263.16/537.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.51

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