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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.44, 821.21 and 222.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.44, 821.21 and 222.75 is: 334.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.44 : 821.21 = 222.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.44/821.21 = 222.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.44x = 821.21 × 222.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.44x = 182,923.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,923.41/547.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.14

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