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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.59, 795.68 and 222.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.59, 795.68 and 222.28 is: 333.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.59 : 795.68 = 222.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.59/795.68 = 222.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.59x = 795.68 × 222.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.59x = 176,863.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,863.75/530.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.33

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