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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.53, 819.49 and 221.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.53, 819.49 and 221.52 is: 332.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.53 : 819.49 = 221.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.53/819.49 = 221.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.53x = 819.49 × 221.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.53x = 181,533.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,533.42/546.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.16

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