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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.47, 821.55 and 239.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.47, 821.55 and 239.35 is: 359.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.47 : 821.55 = 239.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.47/821.55 = 239.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.47x = 821.55 × 239.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.47x = 196,637.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,637.99/547.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.18

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