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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.96, 821.70 and 223.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.96, 821.70 and 223.10 is: 334.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.96 : 821.70 = 223.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.96/821.70 = 223.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.96x = 821.70 × 223.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.96x = 183,321.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,321.27/547.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.55

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