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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.94, 795.05 and 221.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.94, 795.05 and 221.63 is: 332.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.94 : 795.05 = 221.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.94/795.05 = 221.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.94x = 795.05 × 221.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.94x = 176,201.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,201.85/529.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.50

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