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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.92, 795.16 and 221.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.92, 795.16 and 221.98 is: 333.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.92 : 795.16 = 221.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.92/795.16 = 221.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.92x = 795.16 × 221.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.92x = 176,509.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,509.62/529.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.09

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