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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.30, 795.39 and 222.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.30, 795.39 and 222.20 is: 333.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.30 : 795.39 = 222.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.30/795.39 = 222.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.30x = 795.39 × 222.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.30x = 176,735.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,735.66/530.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.27

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