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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.12, 823.41 and 202.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.12, 823.41 and 202.22 is: 303.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.12 : 823.41 = 202.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.12/823.41 = 202.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.12x = 823.41 × 202.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.12x = 166,505.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,505.85/549.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.22

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