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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.39, 797.13 and 223.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.39, 797.13 and 223.44 is: 335.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.39 : 797.13 = 223.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.39/797.13 = 223.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.39x = 797.13 × 223.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.39x = 178,110.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,110.73/531.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.18

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