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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.10, 822 and 270.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.10, 822 and 270.32 is: 405.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.10 : 822 = 270.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.10/822 = 270.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.10x = 822 × 270.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.10x = 222,203.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,203.04/548.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.41

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