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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.05, 794.53 and 222.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.05, 794.53 and 222.08 is: 332.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.05 : 794.53 = 222.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.05/794.53 = 222.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.05x = 794.53 × 222.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.05x = 176,449.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,449.22/530.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.89

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