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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.54, 795.24 and 222.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.54, 795.24 and 222.56 is: 333.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.54 : 795.24 = 222.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.54/795.24 = 222.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.54x = 795.24 × 222.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.54x = 176,990.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,990.60/530.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.60

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