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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.72, 797.84 and 223.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.72, 797.84 and 223.52 is: 335.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.72 : 797.84 = 223.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.72/797.84 = 223.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.72x = 797.84 × 223.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.72x = 178,333.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,333.20/531.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.39

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