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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.68, 821.84 and 223.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.68, 821.84 and 223.08 is: 334.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.68 : 821.84 = 223.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.68/821.84 = 223.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.68x = 821.84 × 223.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.68x = 183,336.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,336.07/547.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.75

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