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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.54, 821.31 and 222.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.54, 821.31 and 222.69 is: 334.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.54 : 821.31 = 222.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.54/821.31 = 222.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.54x = 821.31 × 222.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.54x = 182,897.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,897.52/547.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.04

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