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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.33, 800.91 and 226.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.33, 800.91 and 226.26 is: 339.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.33 : 800.91 = 226.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.33/800.91 = 226.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.33x = 800.91 × 226.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.33x = 181,213.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,213.90/534.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.14

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