Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548, 822 and 244
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 548, 822 and 244 is: 366
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
548 : 822 = 244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
548/822 = 244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
548x = 822 × 244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
548x = 200,568 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 200,568/548 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 366
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