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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.66, 823.32 and 219.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.66, 823.32 and 219.54 is: 329.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.66 : 823.32 = 219.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.66/823.32 = 219.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.66x = 823.32 × 219.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.66x = 180,751.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,751.67/548.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.44

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