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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.12, 801.20 and 225.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.12, 801.20 and 225.75 is: 338.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.12 : 801.20 = 225.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.12/801.20 = 225.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.12x = 801.20 × 225.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.12x = 180,869.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,869.77/534.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.63

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