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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.30, 797.10 and 223.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.30, 797.10 and 223.30 is: 335.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.30 : 797.10 = 223.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.30/797.10 = 223.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.30x = 797.10 × 223.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.30x = 177,990.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,990.44/531.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.01

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