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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.23, 753.81 and 322.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.23, 753.81 and 322.22 is: 444.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.23 : 753.81 = 322.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.23/753.81 = 322.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.23x = 753.81 × 322.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.23x = 242,892.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,892.66/546.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.67

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