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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.74, 801.83 and 226.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.74, 801.83 and 226.42 is: 339.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.74 : 801.83 = 226.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.74/801.83 = 226.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.74x = 801.83 × 226.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.74x = 181,548.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,548.91/534.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.51

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