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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.56, 819.99 and 221.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.56, 819.99 and 221.75 is: 332.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.56 : 819.99 = 221.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.56/819.99 = 221.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.56x = 819.99 × 221.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.56x = 181,831.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,831.67/546.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.68

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