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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530, 795.32 and 221.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530, 795.32 and 221.84 is: 332.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530 : 795.32 = 221.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530/795.32 = 221.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530x = 795.32 × 221.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530x = 176,433.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,433.79/530
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.89

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