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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.16, 795.36 and 145.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.16, 795.36 and 145.44 is: 218.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.16 : 795.36 = 145.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.16/795.36 = 145.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.16x = 795.36 × 145.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.16x = 115,677.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,677.16/530.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.19

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