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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.66, 795.98 and 222.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.66, 795.98 and 222.65 is: 333.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.66 : 795.98 = 222.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.66/795.98 = 222.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.66x = 795.98 × 222.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.66x = 177,227.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,227.49/530.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.98

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