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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.46, 792.83 and 220.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.46, 792.83 and 220.21 is: 330.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.46 : 792.83 = 220.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.46/792.83 = 220.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.46x = 792.83 × 220.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.46x = 174,589.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,589.09/528.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.37

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