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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.61, 794.33 and 221.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.61, 794.33 and 221.54 is: 332.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.61 : 794.33 = 221.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.61/794.33 = 221.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.61x = 794.33 × 221.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.61x = 175,975.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,975.87/529.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.27

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