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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.08, 802.61 and 226.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.08, 802.61 and 226.85 is: 340.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.08 : 802.61 = 226.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.08/802.61 = 226.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.08x = 802.61 × 226.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.08x = 182,072.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,072.08/535.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.27

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