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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.38, 794.27 and 221.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.38, 794.27 and 221.21 is: 331.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.38 : 794.27 = 221.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.38/794.27 = 221.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.38x = 794.27 × 221.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.38x = 175,695.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,695.39/529.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.89

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