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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.48, 796.07 and 222.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.48, 796.07 and 222.59 is: 334.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.48 : 796.07 = 222.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.48/796.07 = 222.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.48x = 796.07 × 222.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.48x = 177,192.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,192.13/530.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.03

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