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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.09, 798.44 and 223.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.09, 798.44 and 223.92 is: 336.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.09 : 798.44 = 223.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.09/798.44 = 223.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.09x = 798.44 × 223.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.09x = 178,786.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,786.68/532.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.01

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