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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.75, 800.94 and 225.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.75, 800.94 and 225.59 is: 338.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.75 : 800.94 = 225.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.75/800.94 = 225.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.75x = 800.94 × 225.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.75x = 180,680.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,680.05/533.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.51

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