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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.55, 801.24 and 226.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.55, 801.24 and 226.57 is: 339.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.55 : 801.24 = 226.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.55/801.24 = 226.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.55x = 801.24 × 226.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.55x = 181,536.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,536.95/534.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.61

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