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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.15, 794.08 and 221

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.15, 794.08 and 221 is: 331.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.15 : 794.08 = 221 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.15/794.08 = 221/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.15x = 794.08 × 221
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.15x = 175,491.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,491.68/529.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.65

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