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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.87, 797.22 and 239.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.87, 797.22 and 239.32 is: 358.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.87 : 797.22 = 239.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.87/797.22 = 239.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.87x = 797.22 × 239.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.87x = 190,790.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,790.69/531.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.72

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