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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.91, 796.36 and 223.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.91, 796.36 and 223.11 is: 334.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.91 : 796.36 = 223.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.91/796.36 = 223.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.91x = 796.36 × 223.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.91x = 177,671.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,671.90/530.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.66

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