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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.25, 795.46 and 222.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.25, 795.46 and 222.09 is: 333.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.25 : 795.46 = 222.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.25/795.46 = 222.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.25x = 795.46 × 222.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.25x = 176,663.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,663.71/530.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.17

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