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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.37, 819.60 and 221.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.37, 819.60 and 221.76 is: 332.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.37 : 819.60 = 221.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.37/819.60 = 221.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.37x = 819.60 × 221.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.37x = 181,754.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,754.50/546.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.66

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