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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.97, 797.78 and 223.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.97, 797.78 and 223.90 is: 335.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.97 : 797.78 = 223.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.97/797.78 = 223.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.97x = 797.78 × 223.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.97x = 178,621.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,621.51/531.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.78

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