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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.73, 800.58 and 225.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.73, 800.58 and 225.50 is: 338.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.73 : 800.58 = 225.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.73/800.58 = 225.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.73x = 800.58 × 225.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.73x = 180,530.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,530.87/533.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.24

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