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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.17, 801.09 and 226.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.17, 801.09 and 226.01 is: 338.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.17 : 801.09 = 226.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.17/801.09 = 226.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.17x = 801.09 × 226.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.17x = 181,056.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,056.35/534.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.95

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