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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.91, 795.12 and 221.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.91, 795.12 and 221.84 is: 332.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.91 : 795.12 = 221.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.91/795.12 = 221.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.91x = 795.12 × 221.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.91x = 176,389.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,389.42/529.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.87

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