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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.14, 819.54 and 221.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.14, 819.54 and 221.50 is: 332.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.14 : 819.54 = 221.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.14/819.54 = 221.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.14x = 819.54 × 221.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.14x = 181,526.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,526.06/546.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.38

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