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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.04, 818.72 and 221.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.04, 818.72 and 221.03 is: 331.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.04 : 818.72 = 221.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.04/818.72 = 221.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.04x = 818.72 × 221.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.04x = 180,958.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,958.14/546.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.40

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