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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.37, 795.02 and 222.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.37, 795.02 and 222.08 is: 332.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.37 : 795.02 = 222.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.37/795.02 = 222.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.37x = 795.02 × 222.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.37x = 176,552.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,552.96/530.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.89

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