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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.41, 819.74 and 222.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.41, 819.74 and 222.05 is: 333.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.41 : 819.74 = 222.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.41/819.74 = 222.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.41x = 819.74 × 222.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.41x = 182,022.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,022.16/546.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.12

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