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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.96, 801.18 and 209.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.96, 801.18 and 209.24 is: 313.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.96 : 801.18 = 209.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.96/801.18 = 209.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.96x = 801.18 × 209.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.96x = 167,638.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,638.90/533.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.95

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