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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.86, 802.17 and 226.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.86, 802.17 and 226.56 is: 339.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.86 : 802.17 = 226.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.86/802.17 = 226.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.86x = 802.17 × 226.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.86x = 181,738.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,738.13/534.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.78

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