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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.19, 794.56 and 221.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.19, 794.56 and 221.68 is: 332.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.19 : 794.56 = 221.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.19/794.56 = 221.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.19x = 794.56 × 221.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.19x = 176,138.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,138.06/530.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.22

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