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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.62, 820.08 and 221.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.62, 820.08 and 221.99 is: 333.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.62 : 820.08 = 221.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.62/820.08 = 221.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.62x = 820.08 × 221.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.62x = 182,045.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,045.46/546.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.04

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