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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.41, 820.58 and 223.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.41, 820.58 and 223.01 is: 334.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.41 : 820.58 = 223.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.41/820.58 = 223.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.41x = 820.58 × 223.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.41x = 182,992.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,992.33/547.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.29

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