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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.99, 800.37 and 225.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.99, 800.37 and 225.74 is: 338.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.99 : 800.37 = 225.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.99/800.37 = 225.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.99x = 800.37 × 225.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.99x = 180,677.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,677.52/533.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.35

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