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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.28, 800.22 and 225.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.28, 800.22 and 225.09 is: 337.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.28 : 800.22 = 225.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.28/800.22 = 225.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.28x = 800.22 × 225.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.28x = 180,121.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,121.52/533.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.76

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