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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.72, 795.39 and 222.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.72, 795.39 and 222.49 is: 333.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.72 : 795.39 = 222.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.72/795.39 = 222.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.72x = 795.39 × 222.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.72x = 176,966.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,966.32/530.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.45

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