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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.09, 819.39 and 221.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.09, 819.39 and 221.40 is: 332.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.09 : 819.39 = 221.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.09/819.39 = 221.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.09x = 819.39 × 221.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.09x = 181,412.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,412.95/546.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.20

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