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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.33, 801.49 and 149.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.33, 801.49 and 149.58 is: 224.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.33 : 801.49 = 149.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.33/801.49 = 149.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.33x = 801.49 × 149.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.33x = 119,886.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,886.87/534.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.37

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