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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.23, 800.16 and 225.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.23, 800.16 and 225.06 is: 337.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.23 : 800.16 = 225.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.23/800.16 = 225.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.23x = 800.16 × 225.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.23x = 180,084.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,084.01/533.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.72

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