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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.08, 799.67 and 225.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.08, 799.67 and 225.08 is: 337.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.08 : 799.67 = 225.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.08/799.67 = 225.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.08x = 799.67 × 225.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.08x = 179,989.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,989.29/533.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.64

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