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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.98, 794.96 and 145.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.98, 794.96 and 145.23 is: 217.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.98 : 794.96 = 145.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.98/794.96 = 145.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.98x = 794.96 × 145.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.98x = 115,451.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,451.31/529.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.84

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