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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.74, 797.26 and 223.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.74, 797.26 and 223.80 is: 335.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.74 : 797.26 = 223.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.74/797.26 = 223.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.74x = 797.26 × 223.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.74x = 178,426.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,426.79/531.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.55

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