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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.67, 802.05 and 226.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.67, 802.05 and 226.51 is: 339.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.67 : 802.05 = 226.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.67/802.05 = 226.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.67x = 802.05 × 226.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.67x = 181,672.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,672.35/534.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.78

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