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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.45, 819.74 and 221.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.45, 819.74 and 221.73 is: 332.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.45 : 819.74 = 221.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.45/819.74 = 221.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.45x = 819.74 × 221.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.45x = 181,759.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,759.84/546.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.62

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