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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.22, 821.85 and 223.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.22, 821.85 and 223.38 is: 334.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.22 : 821.85 = 223.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.22/821.85 = 223.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.22x = 821.85 × 223.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.22x = 183,584.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,584.85/548.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.87

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