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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.93, 794.27 and 221.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.93, 794.27 and 221.39 is: 331.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.93 : 794.27 = 221.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.93/794.27 = 221.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.93x = 794.27 × 221.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.93x = 175,842.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,842.33/529.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.82

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