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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.83, 794.86 and 221.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.83, 794.86 and 221.53 is: 332.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.83 : 794.86 = 221.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.83/794.86 = 221.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.83x = 794.86 × 221.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.83x = 176,083.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,083.30/529.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.34

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