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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.81, 800.99 and 225.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.81, 800.99 and 225.95 is: 339.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.81 : 800.99 = 225.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.81/800.99 = 225.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.81x = 800.99 × 225.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.81x = 180,978.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,978.56/533.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.03

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