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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.35, 819.21 and 221.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.35, 819.21 and 221.33 is: 331.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.35 : 819.21 = 221.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.35/819.21 = 221.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.35x = 819.21 × 221.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.35x = 181,318.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,318.63/546.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.88

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