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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.39, 800.22 and 225.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.39, 800.22 and 225.32 is: 338.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.39 : 800.22 = 225.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.39/800.22 = 225.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.39x = 800.22 × 225.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.39x = 180,305.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,305.57/533.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.04

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