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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.66, 822.84 and 223.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.66, 822.84 and 223.79 is: 335.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.66 : 822.84 = 223.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.66/822.84 = 223.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.66x = 822.84 × 223.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.66x = 184,139.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,139.25/548.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.62

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