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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.43, 822.65 and 219.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.43, 822.65 and 219.52 is: 329.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.43 : 822.65 = 219.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.43/822.65 = 219.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.43x = 822.65 × 219.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.43x = 180,584.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,584.97/548.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.28

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