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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.74, 821.91 and 223.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.74, 821.91 and 223.03 is: 334.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.74 : 821.91 = 223.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.74/821.91 = 223.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.74x = 821.91 × 223.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.74x = 183,312.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,312.45/547.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.67

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