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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.24, 801.46 and 226.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.24, 801.46 and 226.09 is: 339.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.24 : 801.46 = 226.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.24/801.46 = 226.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.24x = 801.46 × 226.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.24x = 181,200.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,200.65/534.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.18

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