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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.91, 796.58 and 222.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.91, 796.58 and 222.69 is: 334.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.91 : 796.58 = 222.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.91/796.58 = 222.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.91x = 796.58 × 222.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.91x = 177,389.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,389.29/530.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.12

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