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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548, 822 and 206

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548, 822 and 206 is: 309

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548 : 822 = 206 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548/822 = 206/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548x = 822 × 206
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548x = 169,332
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,332/548
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309

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