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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.25, 799.25 and 208.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.25, 799.25 and 208.44 is: 312.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.25 : 799.25 = 208.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.25/799.25 = 208.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.25x = 799.25 × 208.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.25x = 166,594.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,594.63/533.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.41

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