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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.82, 795.02 and 221.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.82, 795.02 and 221.61 is: 332.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.82 : 795.02 = 221.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.82/795.02 = 221.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.82x = 795.02 × 221.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.82x = 176,184.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,184.38/529.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.54

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