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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.22, 820.82 and 222.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.22, 820.82 and 222.58 is: 333.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.22 : 820.82 = 222.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.22/820.82 = 222.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.22x = 820.82 × 222.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.22x = 182,698.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,698.12/547.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.87

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