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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.50, 821.46 and 223.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.50, 821.46 and 223.14 is: 334.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.50 : 821.46 = 223.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.50/821.46 = 223.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.50x = 821.46 × 223.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.50x = 183,300.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,300.58/547.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.80

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