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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.25, 794.83 and 222.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.25, 794.83 and 222.27 is: 333.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.25 : 794.83 = 222.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.25/794.83 = 222.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.25x = 794.83 × 222.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.25x = 176,666.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,666.86/530.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.18

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