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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.25, 799.80 and 225.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.25, 799.80 and 225.22 is: 337.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.25 : 799.80 = 225.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.25/799.80 = 225.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.25x = 799.80 × 225.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.25x = 180,130.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,130.96/533.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.80

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