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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.47, 820.16 and 221.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.47, 820.16 and 221.85 is: 332.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.47 : 820.16 = 221.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.47/820.16 = 221.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.47x = 820.16 × 221.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.47x = 181,951.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,951.39/546.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.96

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