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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.29, 801.35 and 226.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.29, 801.35 and 226.01 is: 338.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.29 : 801.35 = 226.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.29/801.35 = 226.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.29x = 801.35 × 226.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.29x = 181,107.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,107.98/534.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.97

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