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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.14, 800.66 and 226.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.14, 800.66 and 226.18 is: 339.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.14 : 800.66 = 226.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.14/800.66 = 226.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.14x = 800.66 × 226.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.14x = 181,093.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,093.28/534.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.04

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