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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.98, 822 and 223.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.98, 822 and 223.44 is: 335.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.98 : 822 = 223.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.98/822 = 223.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.98x = 822 × 223.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.98x = 183,667.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,667.68/547.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.17

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