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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.02, 806.62 and 229.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.02, 806.62 and 229.68 is: 344.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.02 : 806.62 = 229.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.02/806.62 = 229.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.02x = 806.62 × 229.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.02x = 185,264.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,264.48/538.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.34

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