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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.60, 794.40 and 221.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.60, 794.40 and 221.35 is: 332.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.60 : 794.40 = 221.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.60/794.40 = 221.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.60x = 794.40 × 221.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.60x = 175,840.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,840.44/529.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.03

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