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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.56, 819.90 and 221.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.56, 819.90 and 221.90 is: 332.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.56 : 819.90 = 221.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.56/819.90 = 221.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.56x = 819.90 × 221.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.56x = 181,935.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,935.81/546.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.87

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