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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.81, 797.13 and 223.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.81, 797.13 and 223.47 is: 334.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.81 : 797.13 = 223.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.81/797.13 = 223.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.81x = 797.13 × 223.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.81x = 178,134.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,134.64/531.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.96

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