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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.87, 822.62 and 223.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.87, 822.62 and 223.87 is: 336.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.87 : 822.62 = 223.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.87/822.62 = 223.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.87x = 822.62 × 223.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.87x = 184,159.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,159.94/547.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.14

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