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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.99, 796.79 and 222.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.99, 796.79 and 222.81 is: 334.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.99 : 796.79 = 222.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.99/796.79 = 222.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.99x = 796.79 × 222.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.99x = 177,531.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,531.67/530.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.34

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