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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.30, 821.26 and 222.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.30, 821.26 and 222.70 is: 334.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.30 : 821.26 = 222.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.30/821.26 = 222.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.30x = 821.26 × 222.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.30x = 182,894.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,894.60/547.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.18

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