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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.25, 801.53 and 226.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.25, 801.53 and 226.13 is: 339.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.25 : 801.53 = 226.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.25/801.53 = 226.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.25x = 801.53 × 226.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.25x = 181,246.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,246.54/534.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.26

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