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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.05, 799.24 and 208.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.05, 799.24 and 208.35 is: 312.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.05 : 799.24 = 208.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.05/799.24 = 208.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.05x = 799.24 × 208.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.05x = 166,521.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,521.65/533.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.39

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