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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.27, 799.22 and 225.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.27, 799.22 and 225.04 is: 337.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.27 : 799.22 = 225.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.27/799.22 = 225.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.27x = 799.22 × 225.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.27x = 179,856.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,856.47/533.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.27

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