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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.27, 819.41 and 221.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.27, 819.41 and 221.56 is: 332.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.27 : 819.41 = 221.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.27/819.41 = 221.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.27x = 819.41 × 221.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.27x = 181,551.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,551.08/546.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.35

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