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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.78, 797.97 and 223.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.78, 797.97 and 223.61 is: 335.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.78 : 797.97 = 223.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.78/797.97 = 223.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.78x = 797.97 × 223.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.78x = 178,430.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,430.08/531.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.53

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