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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.38, 801.66 and 226.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.38, 801.66 and 226.24 is: 339.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.38 : 801.66 = 226.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.38/801.66 = 226.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.38x = 801.66 × 226.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.38x = 181,363.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,363.20/534.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.39

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