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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.97, 823.46 and 223.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.97, 823.46 and 223.98 is: 335.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.97 : 823.46 = 223.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.97/823.46 = 223.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.97x = 823.46 × 223.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.97x = 184,437.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,437.45/548.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.97

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