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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.24, 794.93 and 222.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.24, 794.93 and 222.32 is: 333.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.24 : 794.93 = 222.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.24/794.93 = 222.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.24x = 794.93 × 222.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.24x = 176,729.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,729.71/530.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.30

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