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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.96, 822.89 and 219.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.96, 822.89 and 219.79 is: 329.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.96 : 822.89 = 219.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.96/822.89 = 219.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.96x = 822.89 × 219.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.96x = 180,858.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,858.88/548.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.46

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