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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.28, 821.97 and 223.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.28, 821.97 and 223.92 is: 335.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.28 : 821.97 = 223.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.28/821.97 = 223.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.28x = 821.97 × 223.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.28x = 184,055.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,055.52/548.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.70

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