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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.28, 801.36 and 149.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.28, 801.36 and 149.56 is: 224.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.28 : 801.36 = 149.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.28/801.36 = 149.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.28x = 801.36 × 149.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.28x = 119,851.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,851.40/534.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.32

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