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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.91, 800.29 and 225.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.91, 800.29 and 225.38 is: 337.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.91 : 800.29 = 225.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.91/800.29 = 225.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.91x = 800.29 × 225.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.91x = 180,364.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,364.80/533.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.82

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