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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.24, 819.28 and 221.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.24, 819.28 and 221.44 is: 332.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.24 : 819.28 = 221.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.24/819.28 = 221.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.24x = 819.28 × 221.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.24x = 181,421.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,421.36/546.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.13

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