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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.34, 820.64 and 222.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.34, 820.64 and 222.32 is: 333.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.34 : 820.64 = 222.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.34/820.64 = 222.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.34x = 820.64 × 222.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.34x = 182,447.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,447.29/547.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.34

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