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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.22, 799.83 and 208.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.22, 799.83 and 208.55 is: 312.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.22 : 799.83 = 208.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.22/799.83 = 208.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.22x = 799.83 × 208.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.22x = 166,800.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,800.55/533.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.82

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