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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.16, 796.48 and 222.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.16, 796.48 and 222.93 is: 334.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.16 : 796.48 = 222.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.16/796.48 = 222.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.16x = 796.48 × 222.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.16x = 177,558.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,558.73/531.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.29

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