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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.32, 801.15 and 226.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.32, 801.15 and 226.01 is: 338.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.32 : 801.15 = 226.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.32/801.15 = 226.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.32x = 801.15 × 226.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.32x = 181,069.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,069.91/534.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.88

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