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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.45, 797.48 and 223.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.45, 797.48 and 223.27 is: 335.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.45 : 797.48 = 223.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.45/797.48 = 223.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.45x = 797.48 × 223.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.45x = 178,053.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,053.36/531.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.03

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