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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.68, 800.63 and 225.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.68, 800.63 and 225.53 is: 338.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.68 : 800.63 = 225.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.68/800.63 = 225.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.68x = 800.63 × 225.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.68x = 180,564.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,564.80/533.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.34

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