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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.60, 820.24 and 221.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.60, 820.24 and 221.92 is: 333.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.60 : 820.24 = 221.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.60/820.24 = 221.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.60x = 820.24 × 221.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.60x = 182,027.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,027.66/546.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.02

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