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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.28, 795.08 and 222.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.28, 795.08 and 222.05 is: 332.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.28 : 795.08 = 222.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.28/795.08 = 222.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.28x = 795.08 × 222.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.28x = 176,547.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,547.51/530.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.93

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