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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.85, 806.16 and 229.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.85, 806.16 and 229.24 is: 343.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.85 : 806.16 = 229.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.85/806.16 = 229.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.85x = 806.16 × 229.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.85x = 184,804.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,804.12/537.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.60

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