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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.04, 800.32 and 225.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.04, 800.32 and 225.80 is: 338.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.04 : 800.32 = 225.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.04/800.32 = 225.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.04x = 800.32 × 225.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.04x = 180,712.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,712.26/534.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.39

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