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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.92, 802.63 and 226.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.92, 802.63 and 226.85 is: 340.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.92 : 802.63 = 226.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.92/802.63 = 226.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.92x = 802.63 × 226.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.92x = 182,075.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,075.18/534.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.38

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