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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.08, 818.89 and 221.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.08, 818.89 and 221.22 is: 331.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.08 : 818.89 = 221.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.08/818.89 = 221.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.08x = 818.89 × 221.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.08x = 181,154.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,154.85/546.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.74

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