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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.22, 801.33 and 149.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.22, 801.33 and 149.47 is: 224.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.22 : 801.33 = 149.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.22/801.33 = 149.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.22x = 801.33 × 149.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.22x = 119,774.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,774.80/534.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.21

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