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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.67, 800.13 and 225.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.67, 800.13 and 225.27 is: 337.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.67 : 800.13 = 225.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.67/800.13 = 225.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.67x = 800.13 × 225.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.67x = 180,245.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,245.29/533.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.75

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