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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.06, 818.82 and 221.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.06, 818.82 and 221.25 is: 331.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.06 : 818.82 = 221.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.06/818.82 = 221.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.06x = 818.82 × 221.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.06x = 181,163.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,163.93/546.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.77

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