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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.63, 795.83 and 222.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.63, 795.83 and 222.40 is: 333.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.63 : 795.83 = 222.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.63/795.83 = 222.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.63x = 795.83 × 222.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.63x = 176,988.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,988.00/530.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.55

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