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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.20, 794.49 and 221.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.20, 794.49 and 221.80 is: 332.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.20 : 794.49 = 221.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.20/794.49 = 221.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.20x = 794.49 × 221.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.20x = 176,217.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,217.88/530.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.36

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