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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.88, 821.90 and 223.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.88, 821.90 and 223.18 is: 334.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.88 : 821.90 = 223.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.88/821.90 = 223.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.88x = 821.90 × 223.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.88x = 183,431.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,431.64/547.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.80

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