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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.42, 800.04 and 148.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.42, 800.04 and 148.68 is: 222.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.42 : 800.04 = 148.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.42/800.04 = 148.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.42x = 800.04 × 148.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.42x = 118,949.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,949.95/533.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.99

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