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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.19, 801.61 and 226.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.19, 801.61 and 226.05 is: 339.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.19 : 801.61 = 226.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.19/801.61 = 226.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.19x = 801.61 × 226.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.19x = 181,199.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,199.93/534.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.21

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