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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.74, 802.21 and 226.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.74, 802.21 and 226.59 is: 339.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.74 : 802.21 = 226.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.74/802.21 = 226.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.74x = 802.21 × 226.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.74x = 181,771.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,771.32/534.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.93

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