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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.95, 802.66 and 227.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.95, 802.66 and 227.01 is: 340.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.95 : 802.66 = 227.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.95/802.66 = 227.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.95x = 802.66 × 227.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.95x = 182,211.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,211.85/534.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.62

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