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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.18, 791.96 and 220.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.18, 791.96 and 220.26 is: 330.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.18 : 791.96 = 220.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.18/791.96 = 220.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.18x = 791.96 × 220.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.18x = 174,437.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,437.11/528.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.26

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