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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.13, 822.51 and 223.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.13, 822.51 and 223.50 is: 335.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.13 : 822.51 = 223.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.13/822.51 = 223.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.13x = 822.51 × 223.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.13x = 183,830.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,830.99/548.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.38

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