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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533, 799.82 and 229

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533, 799.82 and 229 is: 343.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533 : 799.82 = 229 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533/799.82 = 229/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533x = 799.82 × 229
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533x = 183,158.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,158.78/533
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.64

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