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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.35, 795.43 and 222.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.35, 795.43 and 222.12 is: 333.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.35 : 795.43 = 222.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.35/795.43 = 222.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.35x = 795.43 × 222.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.35x = 176,680.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,680.91/530.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.14

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