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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.34, 800.88 and 226

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.34, 800.88 and 226 is: 338.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.34 : 800.88 = 226 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.34/800.88 = 226/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.34x = 800.88 × 226
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.34x = 180,998.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,998.88/534.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.73

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