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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.92, 821.58 and 223.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.92, 821.58 and 223.20 is: 334.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.92 : 821.58 = 223.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.92/821.58 = 223.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.92x = 821.58 × 223.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.92x = 183,376.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,376.66/547.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.68

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