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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.83, 798.12 and 223.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.83, 798.12 and 223.97 is: 336.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.83 : 798.12 = 223.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.83/798.12 = 223.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.83x = 798.12 × 223.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.83x = 178,750.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,750.95/531.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.10

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