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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.51, 820.77 and 222.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.51, 820.77 and 222.66 is: 333.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.51 : 820.77 = 222.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.51/820.77 = 222.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.51x = 820.77 × 222.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.51x = 182,752.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,752.65/547.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.79

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