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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.88, 806.40 and 229.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.88, 806.40 and 229.48 is: 344.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.88 : 806.40 = 229.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.88/806.40 = 229.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.88x = 806.40 × 229.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.88x = 185,052.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,052.67/537.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.04

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