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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.18, 819.64 and 221.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.18, 819.64 and 221.56 is: 332.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.18 : 819.64 = 221.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.18/819.64 = 221.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.18x = 819.64 × 221.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.18x = 181,599.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,599.44/546.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.49

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