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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.14, 820.62 and 222.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.14, 820.62 and 222.42 is: 333.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.14 : 820.62 = 222.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.14/820.62 = 222.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.14x = 820.62 × 222.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.14x = 182,522.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,522.30/547.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.59

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