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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.37, 820.37 and 222.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.37, 820.37 and 222.37 is: 333.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.37 : 820.37 = 222.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.37/820.37 = 222.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.37x = 820.37 × 222.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.37x = 182,425.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,425.68/546.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.89

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