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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.84, 802.20 and 226.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.84, 802.20 and 226.74 is: 340.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.84 : 802.20 = 226.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.84/802.20 = 226.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.84x = 802.20 × 226.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.84x = 181,890.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,890.83/534.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.08

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