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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.71, 821.25 and 222.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.71, 821.25 and 222.72 is: 333.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.71 : 821.25 = 222.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.71/821.25 = 222.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.71x = 821.25 × 222.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.71x = 182,908.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,908.80/547.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.95

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