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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.04, 807.12 and 229.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.04, 807.12 and 229.98 is: 345.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.04 : 807.12 = 229.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.04/807.12 = 229.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.04x = 807.12 × 229.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.04x = 185,621.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,621.46/538.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.00

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