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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.26, 821.40 and 222.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.26, 821.40 and 222.65 is: 334.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.26 : 821.40 = 222.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.26/821.40 = 222.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.26x = 821.40 × 222.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.26x = 182,886.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,886.76/547.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.19

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