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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.83, 795.60 and 222.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.83, 795.60 and 222.52 is: 333.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.83 : 795.60 = 222.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.83/795.60 = 222.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.83x = 795.60 × 222.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.83x = 177,036.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,036.91/530.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.51

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