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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.88, 801.64 and 226.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.88, 801.64 and 226.66 is: 339.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.88 : 801.64 = 226.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.88/801.64 = 226.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.88x = 801.64 × 226.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.88x = 181,699.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,699.72/534.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.70

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