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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.85, 795.09 and 221.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.85, 795.09 and 221.68 is: 332.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.85 : 795.09 = 221.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.85/795.09 = 221.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.85x = 795.09 × 221.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.85x = 176,256.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,256.19/529.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.65

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