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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.44, 794.36 and 221.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.44, 794.36 and 221.50 is: 332.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.44 : 794.36 = 221.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.44/794.36 = 221.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.44x = 794.36 × 221.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.44x = 175,950.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,950.74/529.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.33

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