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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.09, 807.15 and 229.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.09, 807.15 and 229.90 is: 344.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.09 : 807.15 = 229.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.09/807.15 = 229.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.09x = 807.15 × 229.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.09x = 185,563.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,563.79/538.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.86

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