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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.94, 794.57 and 222.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.94, 794.57 and 222.01 is: 332.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.94 : 794.57 = 222.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.94/794.57 = 222.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.94x = 794.57 × 222.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.94x = 176,402.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,402.49/529.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.87

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