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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.22, 820.26 and 239.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.22, 820.26 and 239.21 is: 358.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.22 : 820.26 = 239.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.22/820.26 = 239.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.22x = 820.26 × 239.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.22x = 196,214.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,214.39/547.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.57

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