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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.56, 821.43 and 222.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.56, 821.43 and 222.93 is: 334.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.56 : 821.43 = 222.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.56/821.43 = 222.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.56x = 821.43 × 222.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.56x = 183,121.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,121.39/547.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.43

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