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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.57, 794.22 and 221.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.57, 794.22 and 221.43 is: 332.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.57 : 794.22 = 221.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.57/794.22 = 221.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.57x = 794.22 × 221.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.57x = 175,864.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,864.13/529.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.09

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