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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.16, 819.32 and 221.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.16, 819.32 and 221.46 is: 332.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.16 : 819.32 = 221.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.16/819.32 = 221.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.16x = 819.32 × 221.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.16x = 181,446.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,446.61/546.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.22

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