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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.68, 820.98 and 222.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.68, 820.98 and 222.96 is: 334.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.68 : 820.98 = 222.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.68/820.98 = 222.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.68x = 820.98 × 222.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.68x = 183,045.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,045.70/547.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.22

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