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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.74, 794.66 and 221.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.74, 794.66 and 221.55 is: 332.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.74 : 794.66 = 221.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.74/794.66 = 221.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.74x = 794.66 × 221.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.74x = 176,051.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,051.84/529.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.34

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