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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.04, 801.12 and 225.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.04, 801.12 and 225.97 is: 338.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.04 : 801.12 = 225.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.04/801.12 = 225.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.04x = 801.12 × 225.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.04x = 181,029.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,029.09/534.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.98

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