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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.06, 802.79 and 226.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.06, 802.79 and 226.99 is: 340.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.06 : 802.79 = 226.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.06/802.79 = 226.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.06x = 802.79 × 226.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.06x = 182,225.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,225.30/535.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.57

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