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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.33, 818.73 and 221.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.33, 818.73 and 221.34 is: 331.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.33 : 818.73 = 221.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.33/818.73 = 221.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.33x = 818.73 × 221.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.33x = 181,217.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,217.70/546.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.70

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