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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.45, 819.83 and 222.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.45, 819.83 and 222.05 is: 333.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.45 : 819.83 = 222.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.45/819.83 = 222.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.45x = 819.83 × 222.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.45x = 182,043.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,043.25/546.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.14

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