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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.22, 731.70 and 323.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.22, 731.70 and 323.22 is: 446.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.22 : 731.70 = 323.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.22/731.70 = 323.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.22x = 731.70 × 323.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.22x = 236,500.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,500.07/530.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.04

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