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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.65, 801.27 and 226.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.65, 801.27 and 226.41 is: 339.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.65 : 801.27 = 226.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.65/801.27 = 226.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.65x = 801.27 × 226.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.65x = 181,415.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,415.54/534.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.32

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