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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.68, 800.79 and 209.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.68, 800.79 and 209.23 is: 313.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.68 : 800.79 = 209.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.68/800.79 = 209.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.68x = 800.79 × 209.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.68x = 167,549.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,549.29/533.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.95

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