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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.18, 806.56 and 229.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.18, 806.56 and 229.64 is: 344.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.18 : 806.56 = 229.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.18/806.56 = 229.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.18x = 806.56 × 229.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.18x = 185,213.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,213.83/538.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.15

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