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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.19, 819.26 and 221.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.19, 819.26 and 221.56 is: 332.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.19 : 819.26 = 221.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.19/819.26 = 221.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.19x = 819.26 × 221.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.19x = 181,515.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,515.25/546.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.33

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