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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.22, 821.09 and 239.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.22, 821.09 and 239.17 is: 358.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.22 : 821.09 = 239.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.22/821.09 = 239.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.22x = 821.09 × 239.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.22x = 196,376.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,376.88/547.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.86

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