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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.05, 798.99 and 225.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.05, 798.99 and 225.07 is: 337.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.05 : 798.99 = 225.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.05/798.99 = 225.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.05x = 798.99 × 225.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.05x = 179,828.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,828.68/533.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.36

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