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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.85, 794.83 and 221.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.85, 794.83 and 221.80 is: 332.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.85 : 794.83 = 221.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.85/794.83 = 221.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.85x = 794.83 × 221.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.85x = 176,292.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,292.66/529.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.72

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