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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.23, 798.66 and 224.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.23, 798.66 and 224.06 is: 336.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.23 : 798.66 = 224.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.23/798.66 = 224.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.23x = 798.66 × 224.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.23x = 178,947.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,947.76/532.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.22

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