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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.86, 797.45 and 223.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.86, 797.45 and 223.93 is: 335.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.86 : 797.45 = 223.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.86/797.45 = 223.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.86x = 797.45 × 223.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.86x = 178,568.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,568.99/531.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.74

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