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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.13, 797.56 and 223.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.13, 797.56 and 223.88 is: 335.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.13 : 797.56 = 223.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.13/797.56 = 223.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.13x = 797.56 × 223.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.13x = 178,554.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,554.44/532.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.55

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