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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.59, 794.18 and 221.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.59, 794.18 and 221.28 is: 331.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.59 : 794.18 = 221.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.59/794.18 = 221.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.59x = 794.18 × 221.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.59x = 175,737.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,737.57/529.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.84

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