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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.62, 821.42 and 222.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.62, 821.42 and 222.91 is: 334.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.62 : 821.42 = 222.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.62/821.42 = 222.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.62x = 821.42 × 222.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.62x = 183,102.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,102.73/547.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.36

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