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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.92, 800.96 and 225.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.92, 800.96 and 225.77 is: 338.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.92 : 800.96 = 225.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.92/800.96 = 225.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.92x = 800.96 × 225.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.92x = 180,836.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,836.27/533.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.70

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