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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.21, 798.37 and 142.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.21, 798.37 and 142.22 is: 213.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.21 : 798.37 = 142.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.21/798.37 = 142.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.21x = 798.37 × 142.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.21x = 113,545.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,545.82/532.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.35

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