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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.30, 793.89 and 221.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.30, 793.89 and 221.20 is: 331.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.30 : 793.89 = 221.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.30/793.89 = 221.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.30x = 793.89 × 221.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.30x = 175,608.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,608.47/529.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.77

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