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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.16, 800.67 and 225.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.16, 800.67 and 225.62 is: 338.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.16 : 800.67 = 225.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.16/800.67 = 225.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.16x = 800.67 × 225.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.16x = 180,647.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,647.17/534.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.19

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