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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.94, 802.46 and 150.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.94, 802.46 and 150.18 is: 225.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.94 : 802.46 = 150.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.94/802.46 = 150.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.94x = 802.46 × 150.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.94x = 120,513.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,513.44/534.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.28

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