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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.24, 801.32 and 226.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.24, 801.32 and 226.08 is: 339.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.24 : 801.32 = 226.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.24/801.32 = 226.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.24x = 801.32 × 226.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.24x = 181,162.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,162.43/534.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.10

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