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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.56, 821.18 and 222.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.56, 821.18 and 222.85 is: 334.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.56 : 821.18 = 222.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.56/821.18 = 222.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.56x = 821.18 × 222.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.56x = 182,999.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,999.96/547.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.21

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