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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.39, 795.34 and 222.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.39, 795.34 and 222.17 is: 333.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.39 : 795.34 = 222.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.39/795.34 = 222.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.39x = 795.34 × 222.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.39x = 176,700.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,700.69/530.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.15

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