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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.24, 794.62 and 221.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.24, 794.62 and 221.76 is: 332.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.24 : 794.62 = 221.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.24/794.62 = 221.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.24x = 794.62 × 221.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.24x = 176,214.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,214.93/530.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.33

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