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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.32, 819.94 and 221.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.32, 819.94 and 221.92 is: 333.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.32 : 819.94 = 221.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.32/819.94 = 221.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.32x = 819.94 × 221.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.32x = 181,961.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,961.08/546.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.07

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