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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.67, 798.41 and 224.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.67, 798.41 and 224.66 is: 336.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.67 : 798.41 = 224.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.67/798.41 = 224.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.67x = 798.41 × 224.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.67x = 179,365.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,365.68/532.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.73

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