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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.95, 796.26 and 222.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.95, 796.26 and 222.79 is: 334.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.95 : 796.26 = 222.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.95/796.26 = 222.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.95x = 796.26 × 222.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.95x = 177,398.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,398.77/530.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.12

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