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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.48, 792.71 and 220.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.48, 792.71 and 220.32 is: 330.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.48 : 792.71 = 220.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.48/792.71 = 220.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.48x = 792.71 × 220.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.48x = 174,649.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,649.87/528.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.48

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