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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.93, 806.98 and 229.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.93, 806.98 and 229.78 is: 344.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.93 : 806.98 = 229.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.93/806.98 = 229.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.93x = 806.98 × 229.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.93x = 185,426.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,426.72/537.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.70

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