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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.09, 801.21 and 225.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.09, 801.21 and 225.96 is: 338.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.09 : 801.21 = 225.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.09/801.21 = 225.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.09x = 801.21 × 225.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.09x = 181,041.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,041.41/534.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.97

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