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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.69, 796.23 and 222.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.69, 796.23 and 222.62 is: 334.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.69 : 796.23 = 222.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.69/796.23 = 222.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.69x = 796.23 × 222.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.69x = 177,252.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,252.74/530.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.01

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