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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.92, 801.12 and 226

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.92, 801.12 and 226 is: 339.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.92 : 801.12 = 226 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.92/801.12 = 226/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.92x = 801.12 × 226
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.92x = 181,053.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,053.12/533.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.10

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