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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.41, 822.71 and 223.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.41, 822.71 and 223.71 is: 335.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.41 : 822.71 = 223.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.41/822.71 = 223.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.41x = 822.71 × 223.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.41x = 184,048.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,048.45/548.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.60

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