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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.62, 820.11 and 221.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.62, 820.11 and 221.90 is: 332.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.62 : 820.11 = 221.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.62/820.11 = 221.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.62x = 820.11 × 221.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.62x = 181,982.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,982.41/546.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.92

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