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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.69, 802.36 and 226.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.69, 802.36 and 226.55 is: 339.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.69 : 802.36 = 226.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.69/802.36 = 226.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.69x = 802.36 × 226.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.69x = 181,770.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,770.65/534.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.96

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