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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.26, 801.41 and 226.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.26, 801.41 and 226.35 is: 339.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.26 : 801.41 = 226.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.26/801.41 = 226.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.26x = 801.41 × 226.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.26x = 181,398.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,398.02/534.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.53

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