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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.31, 797.12 and 223

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.31, 797.12 and 223 is: 334.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.31 : 797.12 = 223 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.31/797.12 = 223/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.31x = 797.12 × 223
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.31x = 177,757.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,757.76/531.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.57

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