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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.68, 799.28 and 224.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.68, 799.28 and 224.44 is: 336.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.68 : 799.28 = 224.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.68/799.28 = 224.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.68x = 799.28 × 224.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.68x = 179,390.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,390.40/532.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.77

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