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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.39, 800.09 and 148.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.39, 800.09 and 148.64 is: 222.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.39 : 800.09 = 148.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.39/800.09 = 148.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.39x = 800.09 × 148.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.39x = 118,920.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,920.63/533.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.95

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