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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.30, 794.87 and 222.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.30, 794.87 and 222.32 is: 333.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.30 : 794.87 = 222.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.30/794.87 = 222.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.30x = 794.87 × 222.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.30x = 176,710.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,710.41/530.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.23

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