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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.21, 801.07 and 225.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.21, 801.07 and 225.89 is: 338.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.21 : 801.07 = 225.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.21/801.07 = 225.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.21x = 801.07 × 225.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.21x = 180,955.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,955.14/534.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.73

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