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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.20, 801.24 and 225.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.20, 801.24 and 225.98 is: 338.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.20 : 801.24 = 225.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.20/801.24 = 225.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.20x = 801.24 × 225.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.20x = 181,064.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,064.22/534.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.94

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