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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529, 793.50 and 221.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529, 793.50 and 221.02 is: 331.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529 : 793.50 = 221.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529/793.50 = 221.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529x = 793.50 × 221.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529x = 175,379.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,379.37/529
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.53

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