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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.09, 818.91 and 221.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.09, 818.91 and 221.37 is: 331.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.09 : 818.91 = 221.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.09/818.91 = 221.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.09x = 818.91 × 221.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.09x = 181,282.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,282.11/546.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.96

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