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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.99, 797.04 and 223.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.99, 797.04 and 223.02 is: 334.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.99 : 797.04 = 223.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.99/797.04 = 223.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.99x = 797.04 × 223.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.99x = 177,755.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,755.86/530.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.76

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