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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.44, 801.11 and 226.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.44, 801.11 and 226.53 is: 339.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.44 : 801.11 = 226.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.44/801.11 = 226.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.44x = 801.11 × 226.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.44x = 181,474.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,474.32/534.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.56

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