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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.23, 819.68 and 221.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.23, 819.68 and 221.59 is: 332.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.23 : 819.68 = 221.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.23/819.68 = 221.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.23x = 819.68 × 221.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.23x = 181,636.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,636.67/546.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.53

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