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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.26, 822.90 and 223.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.26, 822.90 and 223.65 is: 335.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.26 : 822.90 = 223.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.26/822.90 = 223.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.26x = 822.90 × 223.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.26x = 184,041.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,041.59/548.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.68

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