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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.63, 796.22 and 238.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.63, 796.22 and 238.22 is: 357.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.63 : 796.22 = 238.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.63/796.22 = 238.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.63x = 796.22 × 238.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.63x = 189,670.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,670.36/530.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.45

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