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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.02, 821.64 and 239.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.02, 821.64 and 239.68 is: 359.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.02 : 821.64 = 239.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.02/821.64 = 239.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.02x = 821.64 × 239.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.02x = 196,930.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,930.68/548.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.35

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