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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.65, 821.57 and 223.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.65, 821.57 and 223.04 is: 334.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.65 : 821.57 = 223.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.65/821.57 = 223.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.65x = 821.57 × 223.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.65x = 183,237.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,237.75/547.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.59

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