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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.28, 806.64 and 229.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.28, 806.64 and 229.96 is: 344.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.28 : 806.64 = 229.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.28/806.64 = 229.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.28x = 806.64 × 229.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.28x = 185,494.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,494.93/538.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.61

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