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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.16, 822.03 and 255.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.16, 822.03 and 255.61 is: 383.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.16 : 822.03 = 255.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.16/822.03 = 255.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.16x = 822.03 × 255.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.16x = 210,119.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,119.09/548.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.32

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