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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.94, 821.75 and 223.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.94, 821.75 and 223.22 is: 334.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.94 : 821.75 = 223.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.94/821.75 = 223.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.94x = 821.75 × 223.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.94x = 183,431.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,431.97/547.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.77

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