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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.28, 821.25 and 222.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.28, 821.25 and 222.65 is: 334.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.28 : 821.25 = 222.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.28/821.25 = 222.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.28x = 821.25 × 222.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.28x = 182,847.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,847.21/547.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.10

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