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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.04, 819.18 and 221.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.04, 819.18 and 221.74 is: 332.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.04 : 819.18 = 221.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.04/819.18 = 221.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.04x = 819.18 × 221.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.04x = 181,644.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,644.97/546.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.66

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