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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.80, 806.46 and 229.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.80, 806.46 and 229.64 is: 344.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.80 : 806.46 = 229.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.80/806.46 = 229.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.80x = 806.46 × 229.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.80x = 185,195.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,195.47/537.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.36

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