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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.91, 796.19 and 222.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.91, 796.19 and 222.60 is: 333.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.91 : 796.19 = 222.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.91/796.19 = 222.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.91x = 796.19 × 222.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.91x = 177,230.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,230.78/530.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.82

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