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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.83, 802.25 and 226.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.83, 802.25 and 226.62 is: 339.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.83 : 802.25 = 226.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.83/802.25 = 226.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.83x = 802.25 × 226.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.83x = 181,805.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,805.61/534.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.93

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