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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.88, 796.40 and 222.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.88, 796.40 and 222.72 is: 334.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.88 : 796.40 = 222.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.88/796.40 = 222.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.88x = 796.40 × 222.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.88x = 177,374.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,374.21/530.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.11

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