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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.02, 801.17 and 226.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.02, 801.17 and 226.04 is: 339.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.02 : 801.17 = 226.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.02/801.17 = 226.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.02x = 801.17 × 226.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.02x = 181,095.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,095.34/534.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.12

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