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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.40, 819.64 and 221.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.40, 819.64 and 221.68 is: 332.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.40 : 819.64 = 221.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.40/819.64 = 221.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.40x = 819.64 × 221.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.40x = 181,697.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,697.80/546.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.54

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