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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.34, 800.88 and 226.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.34, 800.88 and 226.09 is: 338.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.34 : 800.88 = 226.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.34/800.88 = 226.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.34x = 800.88 × 226.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.34x = 181,070.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,070.96/534.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.87

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