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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.03, 821.58 and 223.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.03, 821.58 and 223.19 is: 334.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.03 : 821.58 = 223.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.03/821.58 = 223.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.03x = 821.58 × 223.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.03x = 183,366.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,366.58/548.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.59

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