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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.16, 821.90 and 223.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.16, 821.90 and 223.24 is: 334.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.16 : 821.90 = 223.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.16/821.90 = 223.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.16x = 821.90 × 223.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.16x = 183,480.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,480.96/548.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.72

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