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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.27, 822.16 and 219.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.27, 822.16 and 219.15 is: 328.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.27 : 822.16 = 219.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.27/822.16 = 219.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.27x = 822.16 × 219.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.27x = 180,175.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,175.27/548.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.63

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