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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.12, 799.38 and 208.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.12, 799.38 and 208.31 is: 312.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.12 : 799.38 = 208.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.12/799.38 = 208.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.12x = 799.38 × 208.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.12x = 166,520.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,520.85/533.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.35

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