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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.17, 799.28 and 208.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.17, 799.28 and 208.31 is: 312.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.17 : 799.28 = 208.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.17/799.28 = 208.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.17x = 799.28 × 208.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.17x = 166,495.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,495.50/533.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.28

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