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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.48, 800.88 and 226.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.48, 800.88 and 226.22 is: 338.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.48 : 800.88 = 226.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.48/800.88 = 226.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.48x = 800.88 × 226.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.48x = 181,175.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,175.07/534.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.97

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