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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.80, 801 and 225.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.80, 801 and 225.94 is: 339.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.80 : 801 = 225.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.80/801 = 225.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.80x = 801 × 225.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.80x = 180,977.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,977.94/533.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.04

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