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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.45, 795.17 and 222.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.45, 795.17 and 222.57 is: 333.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.45 : 795.17 = 222.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.45/795.17 = 222.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.45x = 795.17 × 222.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.45x = 176,982.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,982.53/530.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.65

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