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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.27, 798.48 and 203.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.27, 798.48 and 203.19 is: 304.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.27 : 798.48 = 203.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.27/798.48 = 203.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.27x = 798.48 × 203.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.27x = 162,239.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,239.16/532.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.81

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