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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.54, 821.73 and 223.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.54, 821.73 and 223.18 is: 334.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.54 : 821.73 = 223.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.54/821.73 = 223.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.54x = 821.73 × 223.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.54x = 183,390.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,390.81/547.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.94

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