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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.99, 823.22 and 158.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.99, 823.22 and 158.88 is: 238.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.99 : 823.22 = 158.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.99/823.22 = 158.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.99x = 823.22 × 158.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.99x = 130,793.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,793.19/548.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.24

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