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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.23, 820.12 and 222.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.23, 820.12 and 222.42 is: 333.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.23 : 820.12 = 222.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.23/820.12 = 222.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.23x = 820.12 × 222.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.23x = 182,411.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,411.09/547.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.34

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