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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.96, 823.08 and 223.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.96, 823.08 and 223.95 is: 335.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.96 : 823.08 = 223.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.96/823.08 = 223.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.96x = 823.08 × 223.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.96x = 184,328.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,328.77/548.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.78

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