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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.30, 794.19 and 221.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.30, 794.19 and 221.38 is: 332.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.30 : 794.19 = 221.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.30/794.19 = 221.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.30x = 794.19 × 221.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.30x = 175,817.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,817.78/529.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.17

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