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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.36, 819.78 and 221.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.36, 819.78 and 221.96 is: 333.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.36 : 819.78 = 221.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.36/819.78 = 221.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.36x = 819.78 × 221.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.36x = 181,958.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,958.37/546.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.04

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