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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.35, 797.94 and 224.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.35, 797.94 and 224.39 is: 336.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.35 : 797.94 = 224.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.35/797.94 = 224.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.35x = 797.94 × 224.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.35x = 179,051.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,051.75/532.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.34

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