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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534, 800.72 and 225.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534, 800.72 and 225.52 is: 338.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534 : 800.72 = 225.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534/800.72 = 225.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534x = 800.72 × 225.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534x = 180,578.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,578.37/534
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.16

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