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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.82, 794.70 and 221.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.82, 794.70 and 221.57 is: 332.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.82 : 794.70 = 221.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.82/794.70 = 221.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.82x = 794.70 × 221.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.82x = 176,077.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,077.71/529.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.33

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