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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.67, 795.84 and 222.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.67, 795.84 and 222.51 is: 333.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.67 : 795.84 = 222.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.67/795.84 = 222.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.67x = 795.84 × 222.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.67x = 177,082.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,082.20/530.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.70

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