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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.27, 796.22 and 223.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.27, 796.22 and 223.04 is: 334.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.27 : 796.22 = 223.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.27/796.22 = 223.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.27x = 796.22 × 223.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.27x = 177,590.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,590.62/531.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.28

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