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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.94, 807.14 and 229.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.94, 807.14 and 229.86 is: 344.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.94 : 807.14 = 229.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.94/807.14 = 229.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.94x = 807.14 × 229.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.94x = 185,529.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,529.20/537.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.89

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