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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.05, 795.23 and 222.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.05, 795.23 and 222.04 is: 333.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.05 : 795.23 = 222.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.05/795.23 = 222.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.05x = 795.23 × 222.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.05x = 176,572.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,572.87/530.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.12

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