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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.39, 821.15 and 222.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.39, 821.15 and 222.71 is: 334.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.39 : 821.15 = 222.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.39/821.15 = 222.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.39x = 821.15 × 222.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.39x = 182,877.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,877.20/547.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.09

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