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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.10, 794 and 221.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.10, 794 and 221.22 is: 331.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.10 : 794 = 221.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.10/794 = 221.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.10x = 794 × 221.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.10x = 175,648.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,648.68/529.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.98

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