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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.96, 795.76 and 222.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.96, 795.76 and 222.48 is: 333.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.96 : 795.76 = 222.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.96/795.76 = 222.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.96x = 795.76 × 222.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.96x = 177,040.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,040.68/530.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.44

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