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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.88, 821.75 and 223.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.88, 821.75 and 223.25 is: 334.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.88 : 821.75 = 223.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.88/821.75 = 223.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.88x = 821.75 × 223.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.88x = 183,458.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,458.30/547.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.85

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