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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.04, 798.02 and 147.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.04, 798.02 and 147.24 is: 220.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.04 : 798.02 = 147.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.04/798.02 = 147.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.04x = 798.02 × 147.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.04x = 117,500.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,500.46/532.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.85

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