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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530, 795.32 and 226

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530, 795.32 and 226 is: 339.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530 : 795.32 = 226 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530/795.32 = 226/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530x = 795.32 × 226
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530x = 179,742.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,742.32/530
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.14

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