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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.06, 797.94 and 223.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.06, 797.94 and 223.99 is: 335.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.06 : 797.94 = 223.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.06/797.94 = 223.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.06x = 797.94 × 223.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.06x = 178,727.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,727.15/532.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.91

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