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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.08, 802.01 and 226.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.08, 802.01 and 226.74 is: 339.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.08 : 802.01 = 226.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.08/802.01 = 226.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.08x = 802.01 × 226.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.08x = 181,846.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,846.61/535.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.85

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