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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.33, 796.41 and 223.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.33, 796.41 and 223.04 is: 334.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.33 : 796.41 = 223.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.33/796.41 = 223.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.33x = 796.41 × 223.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.33x = 177,627.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,627.30/531.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.31

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