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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.45, 819.69 and 221.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.45, 819.69 and 221.79 is: 332.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.45 : 819.69 = 221.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.45/819.69 = 221.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.45x = 819.69 × 221.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.45x = 181,799.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,799.05/546.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.69

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