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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.64, 800.64 and 225.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.64, 800.64 and 225.66 is: 338.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.64 : 800.64 = 225.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.64/800.64 = 225.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.64x = 800.64 × 225.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.64x = 180,672.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,672.42/533.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.57

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