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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.14, 795.28 and 221.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.14, 795.28 and 221.84 is: 332.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.14 : 795.28 = 221.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.14/795.28 = 221.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.14x = 795.28 × 221.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.14x = 176,424.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,424.92/530.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.79

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