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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.86, 797.92 and 223.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.86, 797.92 and 223.54 is: 335.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.86 : 797.92 = 223.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.86/797.92 = 223.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.86x = 797.92 × 223.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.86x = 178,367.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,367.04/531.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.36

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