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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.61, 795.78 and 222.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.61, 795.78 and 222.39 is: 333.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.61 : 795.78 = 222.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.61/795.78 = 222.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.61x = 795.78 × 222.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.61x = 176,973.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,973.51/530.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.53

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