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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.11, 794.08 and 221.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.11, 794.08 and 221.83 is: 332.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.11 : 794.08 = 221.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.11/794.08 = 221.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.11x = 794.08 × 221.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.11x = 176,152.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,152.20/530.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.30

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