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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.14, 797.67 and 224.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.14, 797.67 and 224.21 is: 336.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.14 : 797.67 = 224.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.14/797.67 = 224.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.14x = 797.67 × 224.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.14x = 178,841.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,841.60/532.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.08

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