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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.45, 794.14 and 221.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.45, 794.14 and 221.20 is: 331.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.45 : 794.14 = 221.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.45/794.14 = 221.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.45x = 794.14 × 221.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.45x = 175,661.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,661.23/529.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.78

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