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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.24, 801.20 and 226.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.24, 801.20 and 226.04 is: 338.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.24 : 801.20 = 226.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.24/801.20 = 226.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.24x = 801.20 × 226.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.24x = 181,103.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,103.25/534.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.99

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