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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.67, 796.17 and 222.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.67, 796.17 and 222.66 is: 334.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.67 : 796.17 = 222.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.67/796.17 = 222.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.67x = 796.17 × 222.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.67x = 177,275.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,275.21/530.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.06

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