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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.37, 800.22 and 208.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.37, 800.22 and 208.89 is: 313.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.37 : 800.22 = 208.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.37/800.22 = 208.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.37x = 800.22 × 208.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.37x = 167,156.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,156.91/533.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.40

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