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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.30, 795.72 and 222.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.30, 795.72 and 222.17 is: 333.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.30 : 795.72 = 222.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.30/795.72 = 222.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.30x = 795.72 × 222.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.30x = 176,785.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,785.11/530.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.37

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