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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.17, 794.22 and 221.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.17, 794.22 and 221.23 is: 332.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.17 : 794.22 = 221.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.17/794.22 = 221.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.17x = 794.22 × 221.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.17x = 175,705.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,705.29/529.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.04

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