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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.84, 802.17 and 150

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.84, 802.17 and 150 is: 224.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.84 : 802.17 = 150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.84/802.17 = 150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.84x = 802.17 × 150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.84x = 120,325.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,325.50/534.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.97

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