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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.11, 795.57 and 222.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.11, 795.57 and 222.84 is: 333.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.11 : 795.57 = 222.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.11/795.57 = 222.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.11x = 795.57 × 222.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.11x = 177,284.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,284.82/531.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.80

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