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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.71, 821.94 and 223.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.71, 821.94 and 223.11 is: 334.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.71 : 821.94 = 223.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.71/821.94 = 223.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.71x = 821.94 × 223.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.71x = 183,383.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,383.03/547.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.82

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