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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.22, 801.78 and 226.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.22, 801.78 and 226.29 is: 339.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.22 : 801.78 = 226.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.22/801.78 = 226.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.22x = 801.78 × 226.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.22x = 181,436.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,436.95/534.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.63

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