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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.29, 820.92 and 222.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.29, 820.92 and 222.87 is: 334.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.29 : 820.92 = 222.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.29/820.92 = 222.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.29x = 820.92 × 222.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.29x = 182,958.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,958.44/547.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.30

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