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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.35, 794.96 and 221.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.35, 794.96 and 221.97 is: 332.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.35 : 794.96 = 221.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.35/794.96 = 221.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.35x = 794.96 × 221.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.35x = 176,456.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,456.16/530.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.72

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