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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.34, 794.15 and 221.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.34, 794.15 and 221.09 is: 331.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.34 : 794.15 = 221.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.34/794.15 = 221.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.34x = 794.15 × 221.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.34x = 175,573.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,573.55/529.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.69

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