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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.96, 802.49 and 226.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.96, 802.49 and 226.89 is: 340.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.96 : 802.49 = 226.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.96/802.49 = 226.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.96x = 802.49 × 226.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.96x = 182,075.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,075.82/534.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.35

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