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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.99, 797.83 and 223.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.99, 797.83 and 223.78 is: 335.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.99 : 797.83 = 223.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.99/797.83 = 223.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.99x = 797.83 × 223.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.99x = 178,538.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,538.84/531.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.61

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