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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.69, 802.04 and 226.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.69, 802.04 and 226.46 is: 339.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.69 : 802.04 = 226.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.69/802.04 = 226.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.69x = 802.04 × 226.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.69x = 181,630.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,630.85/534.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.69

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