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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.06, 799.29 and 244.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.06, 799.29 and 244.22 is: 366.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.06 : 799.29 = 244.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.06/799.29 = 244.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.06x = 799.29 × 244.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.06x = 195,202.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,202.60/533.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.19

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