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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.67, 794.30 and 221.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.67, 794.30 and 221.36 is: 331.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.67 : 794.30 = 221.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.67/794.30 = 221.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.67x = 794.30 × 221.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.67x = 175,827.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,827.13/529.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.95

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