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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.78, 806.97 and 229.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.78, 806.97 and 229.62 is: 344.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.78 : 806.97 = 229.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.78/806.97 = 229.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.78x = 806.97 × 229.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.78x = 185,296.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,296.45/537.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.56

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