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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.87, 821.90 and 223.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.87, 821.90 and 223.26 is: 334.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.87 : 821.90 = 223.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.87/821.90 = 223.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.87x = 821.90 × 223.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.87x = 183,497.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,497.39/547.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.93

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