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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.43, 801.80 and 222.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.43, 801.80 and 222.02 is: 333.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.43 : 801.80 = 222.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.43/801.80 = 222.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.43x = 801.80 × 222.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.43x = 178,018.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,018.20/534.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.10

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