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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.53, 821.52 and 239.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.53, 821.52 and 239.22 is: 358.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.53 : 821.52 = 239.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.53/821.52 = 239.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.53x = 821.52 × 239.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.53x = 196,524.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,524.01/547.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.93

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