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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.48, 800.06 and 240.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.48, 800.06 and 240.81 is: 361.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.48 : 800.06 = 240.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.48/800.06 = 240.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.48x = 800.06 × 240.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.48x = 192,661.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,661.24/533.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.14

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