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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.16, 800.80 and 226.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.16, 800.80 and 226.24 is: 339.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.16 : 800.80 = 226.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.16/800.80 = 226.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.16x = 800.80 × 226.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.16x = 181,172.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,172.99/534.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.17

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