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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.54, 801.87 and 226.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.54, 801.87 and 226.47 is: 339.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.54 : 801.87 = 226.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.54/801.87 = 226.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.54x = 801.87 × 226.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.54x = 181,599.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,599.50/534.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.73

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