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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.91, 823.60 and 202.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.91, 823.60 and 202.34 is: 303.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.91 : 823.60 = 202.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.91/823.60 = 202.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.91x = 823.60 × 202.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.91x = 166,647.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,647.22/548.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.60

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