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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.68, 821.48 and 235.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.68, 821.48 and 235.34 is: 352.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.68 : 821.48 = 235.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.68/821.48 = 235.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.68x = 821.48 × 235.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.68x = 193,327.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,327.10/547.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.99

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