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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.68, 794.66 and 221.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.68, 794.66 and 221.66 is: 332.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.68 : 794.66 = 221.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.68/794.66 = 221.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.68x = 794.66 × 221.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.68x = 176,144.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,144.34/529.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.55

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