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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.58, 823.17 and 223.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.58, 823.17 and 223.92 is: 336.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.58 : 823.17 = 223.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.58/823.17 = 223.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.58x = 823.17 × 223.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.58x = 184,328.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,328.15/548.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.01

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