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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.79, 797.65 and 223.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.79, 797.65 and 223.29 is: 334.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.79 : 797.65 = 223.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.79/797.65 = 223.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.79x = 797.65 × 223.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.79x = 178,110.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,110.08/531.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.93

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