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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.95, 798.23 and 223.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.95, 798.23 and 223.77 is: 335.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.95 : 798.23 = 223.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.95/798.23 = 223.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.95x = 798.23 × 223.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.95x = 178,618.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,618.81/531.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.78

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