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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.22, 798.24 and 147.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.22, 798.24 and 147.38 is: 221.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.22 : 798.24 = 147.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.22/798.24 = 147.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.22x = 798.24 × 147.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.22x = 117,644.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,644.61/532.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.05

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