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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.70, 798.85 and 220.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.70, 798.85 and 220.45 is: 330.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.70 : 798.85 = 220.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.70/798.85 = 220.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.70x = 798.85 × 220.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.70x = 176,104.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,104.76/532.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.59

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