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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.19, 799.62 and 225.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.19, 799.62 and 225.03 is: 337.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.19 : 799.62 = 225.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.19/799.62 = 225.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.19x = 799.62 × 225.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.19x = 179,941.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,941.91/533.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.48

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