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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.36, 799.76 and 244.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.36, 799.76 and 244.24 is: 366.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.36 : 799.76 = 244.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.36/799.76 = 244.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.36x = 799.76 × 244.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.36x = 195,333.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,333.38/533.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.23

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