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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.96, 800.33 and 241.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.96, 800.33 and 241.68 is: 362.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.96 : 800.33 = 241.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.96/800.33 = 241.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.96x = 800.33 × 241.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.96x = 193,422.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,422.55/533.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.25

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