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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.80, 792.46 and 220.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.80, 792.46 and 220.48 is: 330.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.80 : 792.46 = 220.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.80/792.46 = 220.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.80x = 792.46 × 220.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.80x = 174,721.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,721.58/528.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.41

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