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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.19, 822.26 and 223.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.19, 822.26 and 223.56 is: 335.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.19 : 822.26 = 223.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.19/822.26 = 223.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.19x = 822.26 × 223.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.19x = 183,824.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,824.45/548.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.33

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