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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.29, 797.83 and 224.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.29, 797.83 and 224.09 is: 335.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.29 : 797.83 = 224.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.29/797.83 = 224.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.29x = 797.83 × 224.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.29x = 178,785.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,785.72/532.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.88

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