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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.92, 795.94 and 223.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.92, 795.94 and 223.01 is: 334.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.92 : 795.94 = 223.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.92/795.94 = 223.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.92x = 795.94 × 223.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.92x = 177,498.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,498.04/530.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.32

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