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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548, 821.54 and 223.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548, 821.54 and 223.60 is: 335.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548 : 821.54 = 223.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548/821.54 = 223.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548x = 821.54 × 223.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548x = 183,696.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,696.34/548
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.21

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