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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.86, 822.03 and 223.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.86, 822.03 and 223.14 is: 334.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.86 : 822.03 = 223.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.86/822.03 = 223.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.86x = 822.03 × 223.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.86x = 183,427.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,427.77/547.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.81

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