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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.52, 821.40 and 222.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.52, 821.40 and 222.84 is: 334.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.52 : 821.40 = 222.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.52/821.40 = 222.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.52x = 821.40 × 222.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.52x = 183,040.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,040.78/547.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.31

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