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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.13, 799.56 and 148.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.13, 799.56 and 148.38 is: 222.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.13 : 799.56 = 148.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.13/799.56 = 148.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.13x = 799.56 × 148.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.13x = 118,638.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,638.71/533.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.53

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