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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.48, 801.10 and 225.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.48, 801.10 and 225.86 is: 338.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.48 : 801.10 = 225.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.48/801.10 = 225.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.48x = 801.10 × 225.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.48x = 180,936.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,936.45/534.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.53

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