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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.85, 823.53 and 219.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.85, 823.53 and 219.90 is: 329.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.85 : 823.53 = 219.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.85/823.53 = 219.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.85x = 823.53 × 219.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.85x = 181,094.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,094.25/548.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.95

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