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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.34, 799.92 and 148.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.34, 799.92 and 148.50 is: 222.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.34 : 799.92 = 148.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.34/799.92 = 148.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.34x = 799.92 × 148.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.34x = 118,788.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,788.12/533.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.72

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