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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.19, 802.64 and 226.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.19, 802.64 and 226.94 is: 340.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.19 : 802.64 = 226.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.19/802.64 = 226.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.19x = 802.64 × 226.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.19x = 182,151.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,151.99/535.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.35

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