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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.42, 795.60 and 222.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.42, 795.60 and 222.04 is: 333.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.42 : 795.60 = 222.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.42/795.60 = 222.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.42x = 795.60 × 222.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.42x = 176,655.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,655.39/530.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.05

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