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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532, 797.96 and 223.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532, 797.96 and 223.60 is: 335.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532 : 797.96 = 223.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532/797.96 = 223.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532x = 797.96 × 223.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532x = 178,423.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,423.86/532
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.38

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