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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.64, 821.44 and 223.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.64, 821.44 and 223.00 is: 334.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.64 : 821.44 = 223.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.64/821.44 = 223.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.64x = 821.44 × 223.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.64x = 183,181.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,181.87/547.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.50

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