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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.08, 819.14 and 221.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.08, 819.14 and 221.40 is: 332.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.08 : 819.14 = 221.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.08/819.14 = 221.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.08x = 819.14 × 221.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.08x = 181,356.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,356.49/546.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.11

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