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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.26, 794.01 and 221.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.26, 794.01 and 221.13 is: 331.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.26 : 794.01 = 221.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.26/794.01 = 221.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.26x = 794.01 × 221.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.26x = 175,579.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,579.43/529.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.75

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