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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.45, 819.06 and 221.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.45, 819.06 and 221.64 is: 332.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.45 : 819.06 = 221.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.45/819.06 = 221.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.45x = 819.06 × 221.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.45x = 181,533.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,533.80/546.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.21

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