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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.86, 796.08 and 222.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.86, 796.08 and 222.55 is: 333.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.86 : 796.08 = 222.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.86/796.08 = 222.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.86x = 796.08 × 222.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.86x = 177,167.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,167.60/530.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.74

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