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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.41, 821.17 and 182.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.41, 821.17 and 182.22 is: 273.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.41 : 821.17 = 182.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.41/821.17 = 182.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.41x = 821.17 × 182.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.41x = 149,633.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,633.60/547.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.35

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