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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.22, 798.35 and 243.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.22, 798.35 and 243.66 is: 365.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.22 : 798.35 = 243.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.22/798.35 = 243.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.22x = 798.35 × 243.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.22x = 194,524.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,524.74/532.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.50

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