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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.81, 802.34 and 226.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.81, 802.34 and 226.69 is: 340.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.81 : 802.34 = 226.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.81/802.34 = 226.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.81x = 802.34 × 226.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.81x = 181,882.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,882.45/534.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.09

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