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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.41, 821.15 and 222.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.41, 821.15 and 222.73 is: 334.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.41 : 821.15 = 222.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.41/821.15 = 222.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.41x = 821.15 × 222.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.41x = 182,894.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,894.74/547.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.11

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