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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.66, 794.34 and 221.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.66, 794.34 and 221.51 is: 332.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.66 : 794.34 = 221.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.66/794.34 = 221.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.66x = 794.34 × 221.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.66x = 175,954.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,954.94/529.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.20

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