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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.73, 802.35 and 226.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.73, 802.35 and 226.66 is: 340.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.73 : 802.35 = 226.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.73/802.35 = 226.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.73x = 802.35 × 226.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.73x = 181,860.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,860.65/534.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.10

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