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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.51, 819.27 and 221.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.51, 819.27 and 221.66 is: 332.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.51 : 819.27 = 221.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.51/819.27 = 221.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.51x = 819.27 × 221.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.51x = 181,599.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,599.39/546.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.29

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