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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.24, 799.94 and 148.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.24, 799.94 and 148.52 is: 222.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.24 : 799.94 = 148.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.24/799.94 = 148.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.24x = 799.94 × 148.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.24x = 118,807.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,807.09/533.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.80

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