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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.93, 798.86 and 225.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.93, 798.86 and 225.03 is: 337.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.93 : 798.86 = 225.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.93/798.86 = 225.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.93x = 798.86 × 225.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.93x = 179,766.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,766.53/532.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.32

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