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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.80, 802.17 and 150.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.80, 802.17 and 150.05 is: 225.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.80 : 802.17 = 150.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.80/802.17 = 150.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.80x = 802.17 × 150.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.80x = 120,365.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,365.61/534.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.07

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