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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.39, 801.72 and 226.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.39, 801.72 and 226.32 is: 339.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.39 : 801.72 = 226.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.39/801.72 = 226.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.39x = 801.72 × 226.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.39x = 181,445.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,445.27/534.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.54

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