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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.46, 799.46 and 208.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.46, 799.46 and 208.38 is: 312.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.46 : 799.46 = 208.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.46/799.46 = 208.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.46x = 799.46 × 208.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.46x = 166,591.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,591.47/533.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.28

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