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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.67, 822.28 and 223.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.67, 822.28 and 223.86 is: 335.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.67 : 822.28 = 223.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.67/822.28 = 223.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.67x = 822.28 × 223.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.67x = 184,075.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,075.60/548.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.49

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