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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.54, 794.46 and 221.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.54, 794.46 and 221.54 is: 332.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.54 : 794.46 = 221.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.54/794.46 = 221.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.54x = 794.46 × 221.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.54x = 176,004.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,004.67/529.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.37

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