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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.73, 821.60 and 222.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.73, 821.60 and 222.87 is: 334.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.73 : 821.60 = 222.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.73/821.60 = 222.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.73x = 821.60 × 222.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.73x = 183,108.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,108.88/547.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.31

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