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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.96, 801.02 and 225.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.96, 801.02 and 225.79 is: 338.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.96 : 801.02 = 225.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.96/801.02 = 225.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.96x = 801.02 × 225.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.96x = 180,860.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,860.87/533.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.72

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