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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.67, 798.84 and 224.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.67, 798.84 and 224.51 is: 336.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.67 : 798.84 = 224.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.67/798.84 = 224.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.67x = 798.84 × 224.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.67x = 179,349.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,349.57/532.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.70

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