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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.57, 820.17 and 221.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.57, 820.17 and 221.94 is: 333.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.57 : 820.17 = 221.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.57/820.17 = 221.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.57x = 820.17 × 221.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.57x = 182,028.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,028.53/546.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.04

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