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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.91, 797.68 and 223.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.91, 797.68 and 223.60 is: 335.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.91 : 797.68 = 223.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.91/797.68 = 223.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.91x = 797.68 × 223.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.91x = 178,361.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,361.25/531.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.32

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