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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.39, 793.91 and 221.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.39, 793.91 and 221.18 is: 331.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.39 : 793.91 = 221.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.39/793.91 = 221.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.39x = 793.91 × 221.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.39x = 175,597.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,597.01/529.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.70

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