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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.14, 798.26 and 223.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.14, 798.26 and 223.94 is: 335.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.14 : 798.26 = 223.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.14/798.26 = 223.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.14x = 798.26 × 223.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.14x = 178,757.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,757.23/532.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.92

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