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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.31, 801.73 and 226.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.31, 801.73 and 226.44 is: 339.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.31 : 801.73 = 226.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.31/801.73 = 226.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.31x = 801.73 × 226.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.31x = 181,543.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,543.74/534.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.77

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