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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.58, 795.86 and 222.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.58, 795.86 and 222.35 is: 333.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.58 : 795.86 = 222.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.58/795.86 = 222.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.58x = 795.86 × 222.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.58x = 176,956.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,956.05/530.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.52

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