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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.42, 794.15 and 221.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.42, 794.15 and 221.20 is: 331.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.42 : 794.15 = 221.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.42/794.15 = 221.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.42x = 794.15 × 221.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.42x = 175,665.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,665.98/529.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.81

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