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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.25, 793.96 and 221.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.25, 793.96 and 221.09 is: 331.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.25 : 793.96 = 221.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.25/793.96 = 221.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.25x = 793.96 × 221.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.25x = 175,532.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,532.09/529.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.67

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