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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.17, 791.73 and 220.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.17, 791.73 and 220.23 is: 330.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.17 : 791.73 = 220.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.17/791.73 = 220.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.17x = 791.73 × 220.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.17x = 174,362.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,362.70/528.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.13

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