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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.20, 799.49 and 208.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.20, 799.49 and 208.34 is: 312.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.20 : 799.49 = 208.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.20/799.49 = 208.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.20x = 799.49 × 208.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.20x = 166,564.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,564.10/533.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.39

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