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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.56, 821.49 and 222.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.56, 821.49 and 222.75 is: 334.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.56 : 821.49 = 222.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.56/821.49 = 222.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.56x = 821.49 × 222.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.56x = 182,986.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,986.90/547.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.19

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