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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.87, 802.38 and 226.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.87, 802.38 and 226.53 is: 339.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.87 : 802.38 = 226.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.87/802.38 = 226.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.87x = 802.38 × 226.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.87x = 181,758.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,758.00/534.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.82

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