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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.40, 795.03 and 222.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.40, 795.03 and 222.06 is: 332.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.40 : 795.03 = 222.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.40/795.03 = 222.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.40x = 795.03 × 222.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.40x = 176,544.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,544.36/530.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.85

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