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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.93, 802.50 and 226.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.93, 802.50 and 226.78 is: 340.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.93 : 802.50 = 226.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.93/802.50 = 226.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.93x = 802.50 × 226.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.93x = 181,993.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,993.25/534.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.22

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