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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.44, 822.66 and 219.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.44, 822.66 and 219.40 is: 329.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.44 : 822.66 = 219.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.44/822.66 = 219.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.44x = 822.66 × 219.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.44x = 180,491.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,491.60/548.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.10

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