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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.21, 801.22 and 226.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.21, 801.22 and 226.28 is: 339.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.21 : 801.22 = 226.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.21/801.22 = 226.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.21x = 801.22 × 226.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.21x = 181,298.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,298.93/534.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.38

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