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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.07, 819.11 and 221.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.07, 819.11 and 221.44 is: 332.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.07 : 819.11 = 221.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.07/819.11 = 221.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.07x = 819.11 × 221.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.07x = 181,382.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,382.61/546.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.16

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