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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.66, 819.98 and 221.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.66, 819.98 and 221.82 is: 332.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.66 : 819.98 = 221.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.66/819.98 = 221.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.66x = 819.98 × 221.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.66x = 181,887.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,887.96/546.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.73

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