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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.78, 823.37 and 224.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.78, 823.37 and 224.17 is: 336.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.78 : 823.37 = 224.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.78/823.37 = 224.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.78x = 823.37 × 224.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.78x = 184,571.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,571.67/548.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.33

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