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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.39, 801.57 and 242.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.39, 801.57 and 242.16 is: 363.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.39 : 801.57 = 242.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.39/801.57 = 242.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.39x = 801.57 × 242.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.39x = 194,108.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,108.19/534.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.23

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