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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.44, 793.82 and 221.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.44, 793.82 and 221.51 is: 332.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.44 : 793.82 = 221.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.44/793.82 = 221.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.44x = 793.82 × 221.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.44x = 175,839.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,839.07/529.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.12

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