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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.43, 795.39 and 222.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.43, 795.39 and 222.18 is: 333.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.43 : 795.39 = 222.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.43/795.39 = 222.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.43x = 795.39 × 222.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.43x = 176,719.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,719.75/530.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.16

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