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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.93, 802.37 and 226.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.93, 802.37 and 226.58 is: 339.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.93 : 802.37 = 226.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.93/802.37 = 226.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.93x = 802.37 × 226.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.93x = 181,802.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,802.06/534.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.86

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