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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.01, 798.24 and 223.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.01, 798.24 and 223.93 is: 335.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.01 : 798.24 = 223.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.01/798.24 = 223.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.01x = 798.24 × 223.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.01x = 178,749.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,749.88/532.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.99

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