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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.64, 801.10 and 226.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.64, 801.10 and 226.24 is: 339.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.64 : 801.10 = 226.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.64/801.10 = 226.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.64x = 801.10 × 226.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.64x = 181,240.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,240.86/534.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.00

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