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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.92, 802.42 and 222.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.92, 802.42 and 222.50 is: 333.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.92 : 802.42 = 222.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.92/802.42 = 222.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.92x = 802.42 × 222.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.92x = 178,534.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,534.44/534.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.76

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