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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.23, 801.34 and 149.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.23, 801.34 and 149.48 is: 224.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.23 : 801.34 = 149.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.23/801.34 = 149.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.23x = 801.34 × 149.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.23x = 119,780.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,780.30/534.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.21

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