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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.30, 801.39 and 226.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.30, 801.39 and 226.20 is: 339.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.30 : 801.39 = 226.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.30/801.39 = 226.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.30x = 801.39 × 226.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.30x = 181,274.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,274.42/534.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.27

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