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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.04, 799.28 and 208.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.04, 799.28 and 208.22 is: 312.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.04 : 799.28 = 208.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.04/799.28 = 208.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.04x = 799.28 × 208.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.04x = 166,426.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,426.08/533.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.22

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