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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.94, 796.61 and 223

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.94, 796.61 and 223 is: 334.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.94 : 796.61 = 223 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.94/796.61 = 223/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.94x = 796.61 × 223
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.94x = 177,644.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,644.03/530.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.58

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