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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.42, 819.36 and 221.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.42, 819.36 and 221.58 is: 332.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.42 : 819.36 = 221.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.42/819.36 = 221.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.42x = 819.36 × 221.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.42x = 181,553.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,553.79/546.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.26

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