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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.79, 795.61 and 222.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.79, 795.61 and 222.81 is: 333.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.79 : 795.61 = 222.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.79/795.61 = 222.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.79x = 795.61 × 222.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.79x = 177,269.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,269.86/530.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.97

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