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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.99, 801.32 and 225.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.99, 801.32 and 225.83 is: 338.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.99 : 801.32 = 225.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.99/801.32 = 225.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.99x = 801.32 × 225.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.99x = 180,962.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,962.97/533.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.89

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