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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.68, 821.12 and 222.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.68, 821.12 and 222.96 is: 334.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.68 : 821.12 = 222.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.68/821.12 = 222.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.68x = 821.12 × 222.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.68x = 183,076.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,076.92/547.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.28

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