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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.16, 820.40 and 222.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.16, 820.40 and 222.24 is: 333.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.16 : 820.40 = 222.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.16/820.40 = 222.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.16x = 820.40 × 222.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.16x = 182,325.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,325.70/547.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.22

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