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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.97, 801 and 225.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.97, 801 and 225.96 is: 338.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.97 : 801 = 225.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.97/801 = 225.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.97x = 801 × 225.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.97x = 180,993.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,993.96/533.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.96

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