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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.09, 798.05 and 147.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.09, 798.05 and 147.25 is: 220.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.09 : 798.05 = 147.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.09/798.05 = 147.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.09x = 798.05 × 147.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.09x = 117,512.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,512.13/532.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.85

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