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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.22, 800.04 and 208.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.22, 800.04 and 208.68 is: 313.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.22 : 800.04 = 208.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.22/800.04 = 208.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.22x = 800.04 × 208.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.22x = 166,952.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,952.35/533.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.10

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