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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.16, 797.82 and 224.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.16, 797.82 and 224.26 is: 336.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.16 : 797.82 = 224.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.16/797.82 = 224.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.16x = 797.82 × 224.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.16x = 178,919.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,919.11/532.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.21

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