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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.28, 798.33 and 147.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.28, 798.33 and 147.44 is: 221.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.28 : 798.33 = 147.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.28/798.33 = 147.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.28x = 798.33 × 147.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.28x = 117,705.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,705.04/532.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.13

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