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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.24, 796.56 and 223.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.24, 796.56 and 223.04 is: 334.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.24 : 796.56 = 223.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.24/796.56 = 223.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.24x = 796.56 × 223.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.24x = 177,664.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,664.74/531.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.43

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