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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.43, 797.22 and 223.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.43, 797.22 and 223.09 is: 334.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.43 : 797.22 = 223.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.43/797.22 = 223.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.43x = 797.22 × 223.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.43x = 177,848.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,848.98/531.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.66

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