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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.32, 801.53 and 226.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.32, 801.53 and 226.20 is: 339.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.32 : 801.53 = 226.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.32/801.53 = 226.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.32x = 801.53 × 226.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.32x = 181,307.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,307.19/534.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.33

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