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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.74, 800.06 and 225.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.74, 800.06 and 225.80 is: 338.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.74 : 800.06 = 225.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.74/800.06 = 225.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.74x = 800.06 × 225.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.74x = 180,653.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,653.55/533.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.47

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