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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.82, 793.15 and 220.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.82, 793.15 and 220.96 is: 331.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.82 : 793.15 = 220.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.82/793.15 = 220.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.82x = 793.15 × 220.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.82x = 175,254.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,254.42/528.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.41

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