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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.71, 801.54 and 226.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.71, 801.54 and 226.64 is: 339.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.71 : 801.54 = 226.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.71/801.54 = 226.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.71x = 801.54 × 226.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.71x = 181,661.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,661.03/534.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.74

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