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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.28, 801.24 and 221.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.28, 801.24 and 221.80 is: 332.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.28 : 801.24 = 221.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.28/801.24 = 221.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.28x = 801.24 × 221.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.28x = 177,715.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,715.03/534.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.63

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