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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.91, 822.74 and 223.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.91, 822.74 and 223.88 is: 335.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.91 : 822.74 = 223.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.91/822.74 = 223.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.91x = 822.74 × 223.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.91x = 184,189.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,189.80/548.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.56

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