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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.57, 797.28 and 223.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.57, 797.28 and 223.71 is: 335.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.57 : 797.28 = 223.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.57/797.28 = 223.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.57x = 797.28 × 223.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.57x = 178,359.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,359.51/531.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.53

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