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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.66, 819.90 and 221.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.66, 819.90 and 221.94 is: 332.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.66 : 819.90 = 221.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.66/819.90 = 221.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.66x = 819.90 × 221.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.66x = 181,968.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,968.61/546.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.87

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