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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.64, 795.95 and 222.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.64, 795.95 and 222.70 is: 334.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.64 : 795.95 = 222.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.64/795.95 = 222.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.64x = 795.95 × 222.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.64x = 177,258.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,258.07/530.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.05

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