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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.30, 819.51 and 221.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.30, 819.51 and 221.62 is: 332.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.30 : 819.51 = 221.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.30/819.51 = 221.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.30x = 819.51 × 221.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.30x = 181,619.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,619.81/546.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.45

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