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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.17, 799.71 and 148.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.17, 799.71 and 148.42 is: 222.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.17 : 799.71 = 148.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.17/799.71 = 148.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.17x = 799.71 × 148.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.17x = 118,692.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,692.96/533.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.62

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