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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.17, 820.37 and 222.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.17, 820.37 and 222.27 is: 333.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.17 : 820.37 = 222.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.17/820.37 = 222.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.17x = 820.37 × 222.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.17x = 182,342.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,342.53/547.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.25

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