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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.26, 820.89 and 222.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.26, 820.89 and 222.45 is: 333.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.26 : 820.89 = 222.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.26/820.89 = 222.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.26x = 820.89 × 222.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.26x = 182,606.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,606.98/547.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.68

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