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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.32, 821.28 and 222.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.32, 821.28 and 222.66 is: 334.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.32 : 821.28 = 222.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.32/821.28 = 222.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.32x = 821.28 × 222.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.32x = 182,866.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,866.20/547.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.11

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