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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.06, 819.15 and 221.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.06, 819.15 and 221.43 is: 332.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.06 : 819.15 = 221.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.06/819.15 = 221.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.06x = 819.15 × 221.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.06x = 181,384.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,384.38/546.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.17

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