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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.14, 821.40 and 239.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.14, 821.40 and 239.72 is: 359.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.14 : 821.40 = 239.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.14/821.40 = 239.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.14x = 821.40 × 239.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.14x = 196,906.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,906.01/548.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.23

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