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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.98, 795.78 and 222.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.98, 795.78 and 222.75 is: 333.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.98 : 795.78 = 222.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.98/795.78 = 222.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.98x = 795.78 × 222.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.98x = 177,260.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,260.00/530.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.84

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