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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.91, 797.72 and 223.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.91, 797.72 and 223.76 is: 335.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.91 : 797.72 = 223.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.91/797.72 = 223.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.91x = 797.72 × 223.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.91x = 178,498.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,498.70/531.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.58

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