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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.40, 821.94 and 223.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.40, 821.94 and 223.68 is: 335.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.40 : 821.94 = 223.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.40/821.94 = 223.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.40x = 821.94 × 223.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.40x = 183,851.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,851.54/548.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.25

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