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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.90, 802.19 and 226.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.90, 802.19 and 226.75 is: 340.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.90 : 802.19 = 226.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.90/802.19 = 226.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.90x = 802.19 × 226.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.90x = 181,896.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,896.58/534.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.06

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